43 Annual Rotary Fish Fry  Hello Friends, Save the date please, The Rotary Charity Fish Fry and Dance is here again, at the Oxford Auditorium, 875 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario on April 20, come and join us for an evening of fun complete with a delicious Fresh Perch meal with the trimmings. Live music to dance the night away. There also is the Draw at midnight, a trip for 2 to Cuba, sponsored by Pharmasave woodstock, Thamesford and Ingersoll. Must be in attendance when draw is held at 12 AM. Auction Items, -A set of tires for car or pickup truck with a value of $1,200 and a $1,000 gift certificate to be used towards mechanical Services/Repairs at one of 3 locations of Tirecraft Burgessville and Woodstock, both donated By TireCraft. -A Smart TV donated by Leons Woodstock, Stratford. -Boarding passes for 2 persons anywhere were Air Canada flies, donated by Air Canada, some restrictions. -Holiday package donated by a friend of Rotary -Different silent auction Items donated by Nesbitt Coulter, Sally Creek Golfcourse, Jakemans Maple syrup, Gift Certificate for 2 persons at the Terra Nova Nordic Spa., See Flyer for many more sponsors. All net proceeds going toward helping people in the community. All this for only $55.00 per person. Please come and have fun and at the same time help us to help others in need. For tickets, 519-532-2181 e-transfer to woodstockoxfordrotaryclub@gmail.com or email me at stampeter97@gmail.com or contact any Rotary member. No tickets available at the door. Please share this event with your friends. Do you have an interest to be an event Sponsor? please contact us at one of the above emails. |
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What Rotary does in the communityHere are some examples of what Woodstock-Oxford Rotary members do to Make a Difference in our community. Consider joining us if you want to help.   |
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Woodstock Tiny Homes Community InitiativeRotary of Woodstock-Oxford has been working to see how it can help alleviate Homelessness in Woodstock for some time now. A group of Rotary members have been helping out at the Community Free Table for about a year and a half now. Through helping out with the table we were exposed to the hardship that some members of our society have to go through in life. Homelessness is one of the things you will hardly see until you start working at the Community Free Table and start talking to the people being served by the table. Here we see people coming to the table that have no shelter with heat and safety, we see people with frozen hands, were there fingers are pure white and swollen that it is scary to see, were their skin is starting to peal off their fingers because of the frost. Most persons in daily life never see these things. And they are not the only people that show up, also people that have an apartment but don't have enough money left for food. Some people come to have someone to talk to. It is for this reason the Rotary of Woodstock-Oxford has started a process to see how we can help the shelterless people and others. It all started because one member( Adrienne Augustine) of the Rotary of Woodstock-Oxford, her vision is to align with our community to help form a PathWay Into Prosperity. Through consultation we found Woodstock Tiny Homes Community to be the most urgently needed stepping stone to help people transcend out of homelessness. |
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Community Free tableToday was a beautiful sunny day with as many as 50 or more person coming out to take advantage of the Community Free Table. Thanks to the volunteers and persons that donated food, there were hotdogs, Kentucky Fried Chicken, salads, yogurt, coffee, store supplied cookies and cake, and vegetables like potatoes, lettuce, peppers, carrots, apples, pears, tomatoes and other items for people to take home free of charge. Every person that is in need of food is welcome to come and get some for free. Since there are many persons that have landed on hard times, these donations are very much appreciated. If you would like to participate in volunteering or want to donate money or other items, please contact us.  |
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Rotary Helping LebanonYesterday our first shipment of urgently needed medical supplies was taken to the logistics warehouse in Mississauga to pack and shrink-wrap boxes on skids for air transport to Beirut. It has been a challenge to ensure the documents and consignee details are accurate and done in such a way as to ensure items get to their proper destination, but thanks to the tenacity and many phone calls by Dr Brad Petrisor, the shipment is now ready to go. Thanks to Ronald Farra, PP Beirut ... See More     See more on Facebook, Rotary Helps Lebanon, to help out financially, go to donate on this website. If you want to be a volunteer, please contact us. |
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Help Rotary Support Your CommunityPlease help Rotary support needs in our local community. Here is your opportunity to join with Woodstock-Oxford Rotary to help provide necessary assistance to families, children and the homeless. Since our Fish Fry fundraiser was cancelled, we need your consideration. All funds received are being matched by W-O Rotary for local community needs.* To donate online click on this link Woodstock Rotarians need your help. In the past we have supported youth projects, such as scholarships and YMCA activities. During the past few months we have supplied a BBQ and food, each Saturday to the Community Free Table and items to the Circle of Friends table. More recently, we have donated a total of $8000. locally for food vouchers, groceries and toiletries, going to those in need during these challenging times. ($4000 donations + $4000 Rotary match). Please support your neighbour at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12109 with an online, tax deductible donation. Proceeds will be used toward funding Rotary Community projects. (*up to $8000.)
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Fundraise For Food VouchersPlease help us . . ."Fundraise For Food Vouchers" Woodstock Rotarians have committed to help with Covid-19 challenges and are asking the community to join them. For each dollar donated, Rotary will match the amount, with proceeds going to purchase groceries and food vouchers, for families who require support at this time. You can donate online here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12109 “At first, we looked at having a central food donation area with grocery distribution available to those who needed assistance,” said Steve Zehr, Woodstock-Oxford Rotary President. “But as we investigated things, it seemed that this would not be wise with the isolation issues we are all facing.” “After discussions with local service agencies, it seemed more logical to work with groups already established to help people,” he continued. “So, we are happy the United Way Oxford is helping us, since they are working with community partners to identify pressing and immediate community needs.” Woodstock-Oxford Rotary has already distributed 50 bags of groceries door-to-door, to families with school-age children, needing support. Rotary has also donated two shipments of gloves to our local Woodstock Hospital. Likewise, the Woodstock Club has supported the Salvation Army and Food Bank programs. If you want to help your neighbour, you can donate online and receive a CRA Tax Receipt at:  |
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Weekly Zoom Meetings, due to Corvid-19Due to the risks of Corvid-19, WOR weekly Wednesday meetings will be temporarily held online via Zoom at 7 pm. As usual, each week will feature an interesting program/speaker on global or community topics. Please join us by clicking on this link: (You need Zoom app).
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The Man Behind the Terry Fox LegacyWe has a great meeting and presentation by local best selling author, Elaine Cougler with an interesting topic of Behind the Scenes Terry Fox Run. She has a new book recently published outlining how Thamesford resident Ron Calhoun colaborated with Terry Fox and the Canadian Cancer Society to coordinate this great initiative.
Elaine Cougler is a local author who has a trilogy series of books on the Loyalists who in her 3rd novel brings in information researched of possible events within Oxford County. She will be speaking to us on her just completed latest book "The Man Behind the Terry Fox Legacy." The Man Behind the Marathons: How Ron Calhoun Helped Terry Fox and Other Heroes Make Millions for Charity. For many years our Club coordinated and sponsored the Terry Fox Run in Oxford, so the subject matter was of particular interest. Elaine is an interesting presenter and her presentation was very interesting.
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Family Business - Harmony & CommunicationEntrepreneurs and Family Business members are invited to join us for this special meeting, featuring our own Doug Vincent. He is a well known and trusted advisor to Family Business Corporations. See more at TheFamilyBusinessAdvisor.com .png) |
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October 17: Membership Strategies for a winnerInternational Award Winner shares her strategy for membership results.
* * Join us to learn how . . . Wednesday, October 17, 2018 * * Oxford Gardens - 6:15 pm dinner ($20) followed by program. Membership is a concern for many organizations and we will have a great speaker from the Philippines. Come and learn how she recruited over 75 new members into her Kiwanis district this year. Please share as appropriate and RSVP to dougv@dougvincent.com |
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October 3: Rotary's Youth ProgramsJoin us this week to learn more about Rotary's Youth Programs: Oxford Gardens, Woodstock - Wed. October 3, 2018. |
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September 19: Making a Difference for YouthJoin us for this exciting presentation on Making a Difference for Youth in Oxford. Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Oxford Gardens. Rotary dinner 6:15 pm ($20) then program. Please RSVP to: dougv@dougvincent.com or 519-537-3753 Madi Langdon is a 17 yr old, grade 12 student at St. Mary’s High school in Woodstock, as well as an aspiring actress who can been seen in the upcoming season of the hit tv series The Next Step! Madi’s other passion is Making a Difference in the world, which she will speak about at our upcoming meeting. She has represented her school at youth leadership conferences and most recently was selected to attend the Me to We advanced leadership training in Tucson, Arizona. She will share how this experience left her inspired and determined to make a change in the world. Madi looks forward to sharing her thoughts and experience with Woodstock-Oxford Rotary and guests, with the possibility of working with Rotary members and Oxford County Youth to make changes right here at home. The youth in Oxford need our support so please join us to help extend a caring hand for their future. |
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Rotarians share Convention StoriesThis week, Wednesday, August 8th, we will listen to our members who attended the International Rotary Convention in Toronto this year. They will share pictures and their highlights of the Convention. So if you could not attend it will be interesting as well as when you are guest it will be great to be inspired by listening to these stories. Please join us: Oxford Gardens, 6:30 Dinner & Program ($20). |
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April 11: Fireside Chat
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February 14: Valentine's Day PartyJoin us this week for our Valentine's Day Party. Nice dinner with Fun and Fellowship. Music, Games and Entertainment. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 6:15 - 8 pm Dinner ($20)
All welcome. Oxford Gardens 423 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock |
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Bowling night Big Brothers Big Sisters February 7It's that time again...We are going bowling Wednesday night!
Come cheer us on - it's all for fun and in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Woodstock & District's annual Bowl For Kids Sake, Wednesday, February 7yh, 6ish pm - 9ish pm @ C & D Lanes. Work & Play - gotta love Woodstock-Oxford Rotary! Join us. All members are encouraged to raise funds for this evening. If you would like to support our team please contact Edwin Van Weerdhuizen: edwinvw@gmail.com |
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February 21: Tim Talks TeslaEntertaining and informing.... Tim gives a brief history of electric cars and answers some of the most frequently asked electric car questions about ‘where to charge’, ‘how long it takes to charge’, ‘how far you can expect to go on a charge’ etc. He also predicts that in the near future, cars that drive themselves will significantly reduce death and injury on our roadways and have other profound effects on society. Tim Burrows is a retired Vice President of Forty Creek Distillery and a graduate of the University of Toronto. He is an member of GHEVA (Golden Horseshoe Electric Vehicle Association), the Southern Ontario Tesla Owners Club and the Electric Vehicle Society. Tim and his wife Lesley have lived in Carlisle for the past 23 years. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 6:15 - 8 pm Dinner ($20) & Program All welcome. Oxford Gardens 423 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock
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January 31: Fun night at Oxford GardensThis week we have a fun night. This means that after dinner we will do some games that are available at Oxford Gardens: mini golf, cards, shuffle board etc. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 6:15 - 8 pm Dinner ($20) & Program All welcome. Oxford Gardens 423 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock
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January 24 meeting: Betty Rowe: Entrepreneurship and ManagementBetty Rowe is Program Coordinator at Fanshawe College and she will come to explain a new Business Course: Entrepreneurship and Management. Everybody is welcome to attend,. Join us: Wed, Jan 10, 2018 - 6:15 pm Dinner ($20) followed by program. Oxford Gardens, 423 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock, ON Please RSVP for meal count to: John Narcisian narcisian@yahoo.ca (519) 532-0443  |
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January 10 meeting: Inside the World's Toughest Prison"Inside the World's Toughest Prison" - An exciting presentation on how Rotary manages the Belize Federal Prison complex, An interesting report by Doug Vincent on his recent visit to this unique project in Belize. Learn how Rotary is making a difference, turning inmates around to a positive direction. ...Join us: Please RSVP for meal count to: PS - Also watch Netflix for January release of a documentary on this same topic. The 'businessmen' mentioned in the film are Rotarians. |
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November 22: "Engaging the next generation in Rotary"This weeks meeting our president Grace will show us this 2-DVD program that is designed to give local Rotary clubs insights and strategies for engaging the next generation of members. It is critical for clubs and Rotarians the world over to embrace the challenge of engaging the next generation of members. Everybody is welcome to come out and listen to this presentation. The meeting starts at 6.15 pm at Graigowan Golf Club. Costs for a meal is $ 20.00 |
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November 15 meeting: Tom Hemsworth on his recent trip to AfricaThis week Tom Hemsworth will share with us his experiences while traveling through Africa. The Hemsworth family is very well known with this continent. Please feel welcome to come out and listen to Tom's experiences. Meetings starts at 6.30 pm at Graigowan Golf Club just North of Woodstock on Highway 59. Costs for meal is $ 20.00
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November 1: Halloween Party at Grace and Doug'sThis Wednesday our meeting will be at Grace and Doug's at 744797 County Road#17 in Woodstock. Please RSVP drgrace@execulink.com . This will be a potluck, and everyone is encouraged to come in a costume. It will be a fun night where part of the program is a classification talk show style. We will raffle members name to sit on the interview couch. Please feel welcome to come out. Gathering starts at 6.30 pm. |
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October 25: District Governor Kathi DickThis week we will welcome our District Governor Kathi Dick as a speaker. Our Rotary club is part of District 7080 and every year every Club in the district is visited by the District Governor (one year term). This is always a special evening. District Governor Kathi will update us on Rotary International and District news and share some ideas on best practices for club success. The meeting will start at 6.15 pm at Craigowan Golf Club on Highway 59 North of Woodstock. Cost for a meal is $ 20.00 Everybody is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to John Narcisian (narcisian@yahoo.ca). |
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Don't Meth With Us - We are the Future!This week our speaker is Dave Williams from the Mitchell Rotary Club. Every year for the past five years the Rotary Club of Mitchell visits 800-1,000 Grade 5 students in Huron and Perth counties to inform them they are the future. It may be difficult for these students to believe, but they are the most impressionable and can learn and understand an anti-drug message – that the use of methamphetamines (or meth) is dangerous. Dave will explain all the details of this project of what they do and what they try to achieve. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting will be at Craigowan Country and Golf Club on Highway 59 just North of Woodstock. Meetings starts at 6.30 pm and costs for a meal is $ 20.00. |
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October 5: Boston Pizza Polio Plus Fundraiser"Invite all the people you know !!" Join us Thursday October 5 at Boston Pizza in Woodstock from 5-8pm! Proceeds of all food sales, dine in or take out, will go towards fundraising activities of Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Club.
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September 26: Operation Sharing’s Town Hall meeting to delve into food security, povertyIt designed to start a conversation that could lead to real change in how the Oxford County community deals with poverty and food insecurity. A town hall meeting hosted by Operation Sharing on Tuesday, September 26 will feature keynote speaker Dr. Lynn McIntyre of the University of Calgary who will present key findings from her 30 years of research on how to reduce household food insecurity or inadequate access to food due to financial constraint. Vanessa Giuliano, spokesperson for Operation Sharing, said the town hall meeting is designed to bring together not only experts in poverty reduction but also those accessing welfare assistance, low-income families, as well as their front line workers — to share their experiences. “We welcome anyone with ideas about food insecurity and homelessness,” Giuliano said. “It’s a conversation to start the ball rolling — to talk about and put policies in place.” The event will also feature poverty researcher Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier from King’s University College, as well as Ken Brooks, a lawyer specializing in poverty law, Warden Paul Mayberry, Chris Cunningham of Southgate Centre and Oxford director human resources Paul Beaton. The day after the town hall meeting a professional workshop with policy makers, including politicians and other representatives, is expected to lead to a declaration of intent. Who: Oxford County Town Hall Meeting Where: Unifor Hall, Woodstock Ontario When: Tuesday September 26, 7 to 9:30 p.m. |
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Stuck in your story, the risk of racing in cirlclesJoin us at Rotary this coming Wednesday, September 13th for an exciting program. 6:30 pm dinner ($20) at Craigowan Golf Course, followed by a great speaker. Please RSVP to John at narcisian@yahoo.ca 519-532-0443 for meal count. For over a decade, Kevin Bulmer worked in the auto racing industry, including time as the Marketing Director and General Manager of the first-ever NASCAR-sanctioned weekly race track in Canada. In addition, his 15 years of media experience, working dir...ectly with branding and business marketing, has taught him how easy it is to fall into the trap .... of Racing in Circles. Many of the people and organizations Kevin has met, have shared admirable traits like: With so many positive attributes in play, why was there so much frustration at attracting new customers, sponsors or new participants? Learning from the racing metaphor, there are only three of four crucial things you need listed above. A fourth key ingredient is missing. When driving on the track with a loose tire, you can’t hide from a bad vibration. Ignore it, and you eventually crash. You need the fourth tire, with all of them tight and balanced to run the race. This is your opportunity to hear a unique slant on preparing yourself and our organization to run a winning race. General Bio: Kevin Bulmer is a professional Speaker, Certified Life & Executive Coach & Host of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man,” a weekly podcast featuring conversations on personal and professional growth, available worldwide on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube and at NoScheduleManPodcast.com. |
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Caribbean night at Taylor's This week the theme of our meeting was Caribbean, hosted by Rosalinda Taylor. In addition to our salads and desert, chicken wings and pizza were enjoyed by all. Many wore beach/Caribbean costumes as anticipated and it was a fun night of games and laughter combined with some Club business. It is hard to believe the summer is almost over and this was our last summer meeting of the season. Next week there will no meeting in lieu of Toy Show on August 26 and 27. Our next regular meeting is September 6 at Craigowan Golf Club.
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July 26: Club Assembly at CraigowanAt our last meeting, we had a club assembly which included a review of the upcoming Toy Show & Auction as well as group meetings by our main Committees to discuss and plan for the coming Rotary year. Committee Chairs were asked to brief the overall membership on what their committee plans to do in the coming months. As a reminder for the meal count, members are assumed to be coming and will be charged for their meal. If unable to attend, please advise POD Chair John Narcisian at narcisian@yahoo.ca by Sunday evening, so he can advise the venue accordingly. Guests are always welcome but please email John your intentions to help facilitate food arrangements.
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June 21: Volunteer Appreciation NightIt was a great event as we celebrated our Rotary achievements for the past year and shared appreciation with many of the community organizations and individuals who have supported us in serving the needs of our community. During the program, several (see list below) were acknowledged and presented with Appreciation Certificates. Rotary could not accomplish what we do for the community without their ongoing support. It is always a highlight of the year to see what has been accomplished. In addition to celebrating the past year, we turned over the reigns to our new leadership team (as of July 1st). Incoming President Grace did a wonderful job of outlining her vision for the club during the coming year. The evening concluded with a great song "Go Make a Difference" in keeping with our new Rotary motto "Rotary . . Making a Difference."
Thanks again to those recognized: Giant Tiger, Heart-FM, Hendrik Mulder, Woodstock Museum, Springbank Cheese, Pharmasave (Wdstk & Ingsl), Leon's, Scott's noFrills, Tirecraft, Jacob's Auctioneers, Kelsey's, Royal Bank, Total Rentals, Bobcat of Brantford, Woodstock Boy Scouts, Dwight Blok, Rod & Karyn Liddle.
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Creating a Super Photosynthesis for Crops
Last week Dave Sutherland, owner of the Lignition Corparation from Brantford, was our interesting speaker. He explained how farmers can be a vital key in the proper management of Carbon Dioxide (CO2). They can do this with a positive affect on the environment by using an effective new ag-carbon product as a fertilizer that boosts crop yields. Higher yields are good for the farmer and it is also great that they can capture more CO2 in the process. Dave did a great job of explaining exactly how and why it works, guaranteed! He and his company are well recognized in the agricultural industry through this new technology, including several featured news articles.
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May 31 meeting: Report on district 6330 ConferenceJoin us at Rotary this week to learn from some of our own members who attended the neighbouring District 6330 Conference. They will report on lots of Rotary fun, fellowship and new ideas that were shared. Many new friendships were also started. Short presentations by: PDG Doug Vincent, John Narcisian, Linda Taylor and Leigh & Alma Yates. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Five Star Buffet on Norwich Ave, 6:30 - 8 pm. Your're Welcome! |
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May 24: Peter Stam shares his life story with usPlease join us Wednesday May 24th at 6:30 pm for a presentation from Peter Stam. Peter is a Rotarian since 1999. He came to Canada as a young man when he was 18 with a dream and a bag of clothes. He will share with us what his immigration to Canada has brought him. Everybody that knows Peter is more then welcome to come out and learn a little more about him. We meet at at the Five Star Buffet on Norwich Avenue, Woodstock. Come for dinner, a cocktail or just join us for Peter's presentation... We'd love to see you! Please RSVP to Club President Sylvie at smtmorin@gmail.com to reserve your seat. |
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May 17: Jennifer JimberePlease join us Wednesday May 17th at 6:30 for a presentation from Jennifer Jimbere. Jennifer will highlight her business services and offer tips to better your performance all around. We are meeting at the Five Star Buffet on Norwich Avenue, Woodstock. Come for dinner, a cocktail or just join us for Jennifer's presentation... We'd love to see you! Please RSVP to Club President Sylvie at smtmorin@gmail.com to reserve your seat. |
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Bowling night Big Brothers Big Sisters May 3It's that time again...We are going bowling Wednesday night!
Come cheer us on - it's all for fun and in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Woodstock & District's annual Bowl For Kids Sake, Wednesday, May the 3th, 6ish pm - 9ish pm @ C & D Lanes. Work & Play - gotta love Woodstock-Oxford Rotary! Join us. All members are encouraged to raise funds for this evening. If you would like to support our team please click on the following link to help raise funds for us. Thank you ! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-woodstock-and-district/BFKS2017/team/rotarywoodstockoxford/ |
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April 19: Junior Achievement LondonJoin us for dinner or a cocktail at Ody's Restaurant @ 6 pm Wednesday night for our weekly social hour.
Did you know JA London runs several youth programs here in Woodstock & Oxford County? At 7:30, we meet Melissa Derbyshire to find out details about Junior Achievement London, how they deliver programs, the impact of these on our youth, AND how you can get involved with JA in our community... Meeting starts @ 7:30 |
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April 5 meeting: Club assemblyThis week we will have an club assembly where we will discuss membership and our new meeting format. Everybody is welcome to attend this meeting. We will have a meal at 6.00 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites here in Woodstock. You can also come only for the business part of the meeting. This will start at 7.30 pm Hope to see you tomorrow.
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March 29 meeting: Fish Fry meetingOriginally Josh Martin was scheduled to speak this evening but unfortunately he had to cancel due to sickness. April 8 is coming closer and that's why it has been decided to discuss all ongoing business concerning the Fish Fry. Meeting will start with a meal at 6.00 pm at the Quality Hotels and suites here in Woodstock. Straight after we will discuss business. Everybody is welcome to attend. We hope to see you tomorrow evening. |
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March 8: Jay Heaman, County of OxfordThis week our speaker, March 8, will be Jay Heaman of the County of Oxford. He will present to us the plans for Oxford County to have zero waste and use 100 % Renewable energy in the coming years. This process will involve a lot of steps and challenges and Jay will tell us about that. We live in a time of transition where there will be considerable changes in our environmental footprint. Very exciting and lots of opportunities ! Please mark your agenda's and invite others ! Please rsvp to duizer@silomail.com. Social time and a meal starts at 6.00 pm at ODY's in the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. You can also come for the business part only. This starts at 7.30 pm. If you would like to learn more of the future Energy and Waste policies of Oxford County this meeting will be very interesting. |
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February 29 meeting: Rotary websites explainedThis week president Sylvie will learn us the ins and outs of Social Media and how to use and navigate some of the key Rotary websites. We are looking forward to a fun and learning experience ! This evening is open to everybody. We meet for dinner at 6.00 pm in Ody's Restaurant at the Quality Hotels and Suites. If you are interested in the seminar only then you can come at 7.30 pm to the William Board Room. |
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February 22 meeting: Social Media SeminarThis week our social Media whiz, president Sylvie, will learn us the ins and outs of Social Media and how to use and navigate some of the key Rotary websites. We are looking forward to a fun and learning experience ! This evening is open to everybody. We meet for dinner at 6.00 pm in Ody's Restaurant at the Quality Hotels and Suites. If you are interested in the seminar only then you can come at 7.30 pm to the William Board Room. |
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February 15: Upper Thames Brewery Company Happy Hour
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We know how hard Jan - Feb - March can be for some in our community. No one should have to chose between necessities. How about a little pulling together to help fill some bare food cupboards?
Join the Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Club Rotarians & friends for a fundraising Happy Hour at the Upper Thames Brewing Company to savour the goodness of locally-crafted beer!
Mmmmmmm BEER!
In partnership with the good folks at Upper Thames Brewing Company (UTBC), the Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Club will be donating $1 per libations purchased during this Happy Hour in support of Operation Sharing's Food For Friends local Food Card Program.
Because TOGETHER, we can do so much more...
Wednesday Social ~ from 6 - 7:15 p.m.
Always looking to meet new - and greet familiar - faces. Order your own fare.
Join us for dinner or come for a cocktail.
Ody's Restaurant...
(inside Quality Suites & Conference Centre)
580 Bruin Blvd., Woodstock, ON
Our club business program starts at 7:30 in the William Boardroom. This week - January 11th - Rotarian Peter Stam will present a photo library and 1st hand account of his recent mission trip to the Carribean, aiding in projects started some 20 years ago. Flanked by poverty and weather-related destruction, local residents in many areas have struggled to survive. Come see how we have made an impact in this community!
Everyone is welcomed. Please do RSVP to President Sylvie at smtmorin@gmail.com or call 226.228.8390 to reserve your seat.
We've done so much ~ help us DO MORE in 2017.
Join us at 6pm on Jan. 4th at Ody's Restaurant, Woodstock (located inside Quality Suites & Conference Center) for a meet & greet. Order your own fare or just come for a social.
The Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford is seeking good people to do good works in and around our community. We have some big projecys coming up as we start into the new year. Bring your fundraising ideas, talents, and skills to our group. You'll be impressed... with what Rotary - locally & worldwide - has to offer you in return.
The world NEEDS Rotary ~ and Rotary needs YOU. Let's talk!
We made Santa's "nice" list! Joyful & triumphant we are!
Please join us for dinner and Christmas cheer this coming Wednesday, December 14th @ 6.30 p.m. at the house of Rosalinda and Kevin Taylor, 61 Sioux Crescent in Woodstock. Come for the dinner and cocktails, stay for the fun & friendships!
The more the merrier - but please RSVP to Sylvie Morin, smtmorin@gmail.com
Join us, this Wednesday September 14th to learn about . . .
"Rotaplast" - Medical Mission trip to Bangladesh, by Jean Aitcheson.
6:30 - 8 pm Dinner ($15) and program at Quality Inn Hotel & Suites, 580 Bruin Blvd (at Hwy 401 & 59), Woodstock, ON.
Several times each year. Rotarians sponsor these plastic surgery mission trips to developing countries, providing much needed medical services to young children with cleft palates and other facial deformities.
You have seen the shows on TV and now is your opportunity to hear it in person. Public Welcome.
Please RSVP for meal count to DougV@DougVincent.com or 519-537-3753.
Wondering what the Toy Auction and Show is about?.
Come out on August 27 and 28 and see for yourself, the auction part is a charity auction, where people like you, can consign scale farm, truck and construction toys to the auction.
The auction which often features many hard-to-find items. It starts Saturday morning at 9:30 am and is open to everyone. There is no admission fee other
than a small buyer’s premium for purchasers. But buyers actually get a bargain since there is no sales tax charged. That is because it is a charity event sponsored
by the Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford. The Rotary Club uses the commission and buyer's premium for their humanitarian projects.
If you happen to have any farm toys or memorabilia that you’re thinking of parting with, this is a great place to do it.
Just contact Peter Stam at 519-532-2181 or peter@mankar.ca to consign your items.
For more information, click on MORE...
Rotary Rocks!!
Our summer meeting series continues...
Join us @6pm next Wednesday, Aug. 10th at Riffs Music Lounge in Downtown Woodstock for pub fare & fellowship. Everyone 19+ welcomed. Order your own fare....
(...and stick around for Karaoke starting at 9pm)
http://www.riffslounge.com/
https://m.facebook.com/riffsmusiclounge/
It's a really good time to be a Rotarian!
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| Event: | Brian Bennett's BBQ Bash |
| Date: | Jul 20, 2016 at 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
| Fee: | $15.00 |
| Location: | Home of Brian Bennett |
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You are all invited to a BBQ at Brian Bennett's home - (Assistant Governor/Tavistock Rotary Club). This will serve as our official meeting for this week. Date/Time: Wednesday, July 20th; 6pm Place: 81 King St, Tavistock, ON (Here is a Google map link to Brian's home) https://goo.gl/maps/qgJSoGJpCBB2 Our special guest will be Brian's granddaughter, Nicole Cooke, who will share her experiences at the Adventure in Citizenship in Ottawa this past May. We will be joining members of the Tavistock Rotary club. Food and drinks provided (the standard $15 per person stipend applies) Please bring your own lawn chair!! RSVP by Sunday July 17th to smtmorin@gmail.com. |
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District 7080 Changeover and Annual Awards Night
Come celebrate the achievements of clubs from all across the District, enjoy the fellowship of fellow Rotarians and guests, have a great meal, and help to honour Will Pugh and usher in Bill Proctor as your next District Governor.
This year our celebrations will be at the beautiful Whistle Bear Golf Course in Cambridge, easily accessible from the 401.
5:30 pm - Reception and Registration
6:30 pm - Program Begins
Use the link on the left to register. Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the comment box that appears on the registration screen.
Deadline for registering is Wednesday, June 22.
An annual event, Rotary Clubs of Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Tavistock, Woodstock & Woodstock-Oxford present this year's bursary awards to students throughout local high schools who are good students, have demonstrated excellent moral character, have been active in school activities and have made worthy contributions to the life of their schools. These recipients exemplify characteristics, abilities and interests which make them both worthy representatives of their schools and personify the Rotary motto "Service Above Self".
Rotarians and friends . .
Please join us this Wednesday for 6:30 pm dinner (Quality Inn) and a very interesting speaker on our Ontario Health Care delivery system.
The Ministry of Health is reviewing coordination and delivery of health care in the province and through the LHIN (Local Health Integrated Network) your views are welcomed.
...Details below. Please RSVP to DougV@DougVincent.com
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We made Santa's "nice" list! Joyful & triumphant we are!
Please join us for dinner and Christmas cheer this coming Wednesday, December 16th @ 6 p.m. and wear your best "FUN" Christmas outfit! Come for the dinner and cocktails, stay for the fun & friendships!
The more the merrier - but please RSVP by Monday Dec.14th.
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A Journey of Rotary Service . . . Philippines
On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, our own PDG Doug Vincent will report on his recent travels to the Philippines. During his time there, he visited our humanitarian projects and spoke at the Manila Zone Institute, where senior Rotary leaders gathered from across Southeast Asia.
He will share his shocking experience of finding Joel - the Man in a Cage - and his emotional roller coaster ride while trying to free this man from his pris...on.
Through his UN and Rotary network, he was able to negotiate with a mental treatment facility in Cebu to accept this victim for assessment and treatment. He also was able to visit an Air Force General, who assisted in planning the evacuation with a medical team.
This is sure to be an exciting adventure as we ride along with Doug, sharing his Rotary service experiences and our club's work. Doug is a highly rated speaker across the Rotary world and we are fortunate to have him share his humanitarian activities.
Please invite friends and colleagues to learn more about what Rotary and our Woodstock-Oxford group does, on an International scale.
Public welcome. $15 dinner event. Please RSVP to Sylvie Morin at smtmorin@gmail.com or call 226-228-8390.
Say Cheese!
We are ready to receive your SpringBank Cheese orders.
Just in time for Christmas, staff appreciation gifting, goodness for gathering among friends, perfect for the hostess with the mostest! Get yours!
Contact a member of Woodstock-Oxford Rotary or comment below to be contacted for your order.
...This fundraising effort is to support world-wide Polio Eradication (and we are so close).
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Friends of the Global Literacy Project,
This is a reminder that we will be loading 2 more containers of surplus school supplies on Saturday November the 28th and are still seeking volunteers to help stage or pack in the morning between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm, or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, or both.
Location: 210 Wellington St, Exeter ON (Hensall District Co-Op Warehouse)
Time: 8 am - 4 pm
We also require 8-10 people to help pre-stage and dis-assemble items in the warehouse Friday November 27th at 9:00 am
Please bring some work gloves and rugged footware to ensure your safety.
RSVP to spwilsongb@gmail.com if you can participate either days.
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Thanks for your continued interest and support of this project.
Sincerely, Paul Wilson Rotary Club of Grand Bend Global Literacy Project Website 519-521-9411 |
A great shout out to Giant Tiger Woodstock for graciously donating several items to help make a difference in our world. Packing for Philippine mission trip.
Last week we had an excellent presentation by Doug on the new Rotary Branding that is being promoted, following extensive research into what Rotary means to the average person.
In addition to discussions on what branding is all about, we reviewed ways that Rotary can do a better job of sharing public awareness in our community. Projects with public exposure, social media, signage, wearing apparel and good publicity from hands-on activity are all things that can be done to en...hance awareness. (See comments on photos).
We also discussed membership and the fact that people want to know more about "the cause" of Rotary and what we do to make a difference in our troubled world. Then they will be anxious to join us and help.
As requested Doug has shared the slides taken from his power-point presentation.
Saturday October 17 Rotarians in the region gathered to load their 50th and 51st container of school furniture and equipment. Led by Grand Bend Rotary, members from London and Woodstock-Oxford Rotary also have been involved assisting.
Thanks to a good working relationship with the Thames Valley School Board, surplus desks, chairs and other school items are donated to Rotary for shipment abroad. So far, containers have gone to Haiti and South Africa, with Philippines also on the list for rehabilitation of schools damaged from the typhoon disaster(s).
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Authors Lauren B. Davis, Farzana Doctor, Terry Fallis and Martí Sales read from their latest works at the Knox Presbyterian Church on October 21 at 7pm, followed by a question and answer segment.
Rotarians meet at the Woodstock Public Library (519-539-4801) at 6.30 pm.
The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites and costs for a dinner is $ 15.00. We hope to see you on Wednesday.
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This Wednesday evening, September 9th, members will learn more about Interact and Rotaract clubs with a view to possibly starting one at a local high school. Public are welcome to join us.
PDG Norm Bindon has a wealth of experience in working with Rotary Youth Programs and Ed Broeders is current Chair of Youth Service for District 7080. We may also have a former Interactor to share her experiences. See more details below.
$15 dinner event. Guests, please RSVP for meal count to DougV@DougVincent.com or 519-537-3753 to reserve your seat today!
Can't believe how fast the summer weeks have come and gone? Soon we'll be sharing the roads with school buses and waving to our local crossing guards... To my horror, I've seen some tree leaves turning to fall colours already. Oh - the tell tale signs that summer is almost over. But not quite yet. Let's hang on for a couple more weeks!.gif)
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Please join in and help us load another container with school supplies bound for South Africa on Friday, June 26.
Loading location is at the Thames Valley School Board Warehouse Facility Located at 951 Leathorne St, London.
Help with one or both shifts:...
Morning shift 8:30 - 12:00
Afternoon shift 12:30 - 4:30
email gbrotary@gmail.com
or call Paul 519-521-9411
if you can lend a hand!
An annual event, Rotary Clubs of Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Tavistock, Woodstock & Woodstock-Oxford present this year's bursary awards to students throughout local high schools who are good students, have demonstrated excellent moral character, have been active in school activities and have made worthy contributions to the life of their schools. These recipients exemplify characteristics, abilities and interests which make them both worthy representatives of their schools and personify the Rotary motto "Service Above Self".
Woodstock-Oxford Rotary - Nepal Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund
You may have read or seen the news about the devastating earthquake in Nepal. Many people have perished or are missing. Homes are totally destroyed or too dangerous to be inside of them. Late today, we had some shocking photos shared by a friend on facebook.
The need of receiving assistance will be very high and we assume people will be asking “What is Rotary doing” to help. We have contacted Rotary friends who live in the affected district. We anticipate they will give us a firsthand report on what local Rotarians are doing to help and what the priority needs are. Let’s not just assume we know what they need and start arranging to ship items until we know their priority needs.
In the meantime, Woodstock-Oxford Rotary has set up a “Nepal Disaster Relief Fund” where people can donate online and receive a Canada tax receipt.
Anyone can go to www.woodstockoxfordrotary.org and at the top click ‘Donations’ then ‘Donate to our Charity’.
That links to an donation page where you can ‘Select your preferred fund,’
from a drop down menu. ie: Earthquake in Nepal
Then fill in the amount and credit card details.
You will receive an emailed receipt within minutes.
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Send a cheque to Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Benefit Trust
c/o Peter Stam, Treasurer 656441 15th Line, R7 Woodstock, ON N4S 7W2
Please include an email address if possible for your tax receipt to be sent.
If no email it can be sent regular mail.
We expect to work with known Rotary contacts and friends in the affected area, to ensure we are satisfying their priority needs and to oversee delivery of relief items with proper stewardship of our donated funds.
Donations through our Benefit Trust do qualify for the Government match. This will be for all donation done between April 25 and May 25.
There is also consideration being given to a Rotary Foundation matching grant to help rehabilitation efforts. In this way we can leverage our donations 4 to 1 for maximum effect.
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How to Recruit New Members and Strengthen Your Club - A Membership Matters! Webinar on 6 May 2015
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It’s here: the final webinar in the Membership Matters! webinar series. As someone who has expressed interest or attended a previous webinar, we are specially inviting you to join us on Wednesday, 6 May 2015 at 10:00am CDT/Chicago time (UTC-5).
This webinar will feature two Rotary leaders who will share some of the exciting ways clubs around the world are growing and strengthening their membership using creative strategies for attracting new members.
About the panelists:
Rotary International Director-elect Jennifer Jones – Jennifer Jones is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland in Canada and has been a Rotarian since she was 27 years old. A popular speaker and trainer at Rotary events, Jones has served as Club President, District Governor, a multiple-time District Conference Presidential Representative, and a leader for several Rotary Committees. She will continue her commitment to strengthening Rotary’s membership during her term on the 2015-16 RI Board of Directors.
Rotary Coordinator & RIBI Membership Chairman Robin Brown – Robin Brown is a member of the Rotary Club of Crewkerne District in England and has been a Rotarian for almost 25 years. He has previously served Rotary as an Assistant Rotary Coordinator, Chairman of the RIBI Leadership, Development and Training Committee and as District Governor, where he successfully oversaw net membership growth during his term. Brown was selected by RI President Gary Huang as one of his District Conference Presidential Representatives.
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A presentation of the Global Literacy Program from a South African perspective including a full length screening of the Documentary “All that Hope Contains” followed with a talk by Charles & Colleen Deiner from the Middelburg Rotary Club, South Africa. There will be time for questions and an opportunity to meet the Deiners over coffee afterwards.
Admission is free. Seating is limited to 80.
Please register now to assure your seats.
Donations in any amount to the program are always welcomed.
Tax receipts available.
Join us this next Wednesday evening, March 25th, as project enthusiasts from Stratford, ON tell us about a different kind of blue box that can change filthy, contaminated water into SAFE drinking water. AQUABOX - it saves and transforms lives!
$15 dinner event. Please contact Woodstock-Oxford Rotary President Edwin Van Weerdhuizen at edwinvw8@gmail.com or call 519-532-0972 to reserve your seat today!
Presenting our 34th Annual Fish Fry Dinner & Dance. Got YOUR tickets yet?
Contact Peter Stam @ 519-532-2181
Marj Gibbons @ 519-536-9555
WDDS @ 519-539-7447 Ext. 244...
or email us at rotary.fishfry@gmail.com
Our pride & joy annual event - this year in support of Indwell local housing solutions and other humanitarian Rotary projects.
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
Doors open at 6 pm - Dinner served at 7 pm.
Featuring live music by "Ferguson Drive" and" Nova Star", an auction event, and a chance to win tickets to warm & sunny CUBA!!
Thanks to Sylvie Morin, a new member in Woodstock-Oxford Rotary for coordinating this event. We hope to make it an annual show so please let us know if your group wants to be included next year. Great work Rotary!
Governor Patsy Marshall will be our featured speaker for Rotary this Wednesday, February 18, 2015. In addition to officially welcoming two new members, she will share reasons why people join Rotary and how it can bring lifetime enjoyment.
Patsy will also review the reasons why Rotary participation can be a significant part of one’s life, such as: personal growth, leadership development, networking with friends and making a difference in the community on a global scale.
Join us this Wednesday evening 6:30 to 8 pm. $15 dinner event. Please contact President Edwin Van Weerdhuizen edwinvw8@gmail.com or 519-532-0972 to reserve your seat today!
Join us this Wednesday evening to learn from our speaker guest Lisa Woods, of the Woodstock Fire Department, to learn about basic fire suppression!
$15 limited ...seating dinner event. Please contact President Edwin Van Weerdhuizen by email at edwinvw8@gmail.com or call 519-532-0972 to reserve your seat today!
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Our Rotary meeting on October 22nd will be at the International Festival of Authors at Knox Presbyterian Church. Details:
The International Festival of Authors Returns
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Tickets $15.00
IFOA Ontario will visit Woodstock to present an evening of author readings, followed by a lively question and answer segment and discussion.
Don't miss this literary evening in the spacious sanctuary of Knox Presbyterian Church. The event will be followed by a reception in the Library, featuring local foods and wine, where you will have the opportunity to experience our vibrant local culture and meet and talk with the authors.
Tickets are $15 and can be reserved at the Library or at Merrifield Book Shop,
About the Visiting Authors
Lois Leveen (United States) is a novelist, poet, educator and historian. Her work has appeared in numerous literary and scholarly journals such as the New York Times, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, Bitch magazine, The Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic and on NPR. Leveen gives talks about writing and history at universities, museums and libraries around the United States. Leveen presents Juliet's Nurse, a reimagining of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet from the perspective of the nurse.
Helen Humphreys (Canada) is the award-winning, bestselling author of four books of poetry, six novels and two works of creative non-fiction. She is the recipient of a City of Toronto Book Award, the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, the Canadian Authors Association Award for Poetry and is a finalist for the 2014 Trillium Book Award. She was awarded the Harbourfront Festival Prize for literary excellence in 2009. Humphreys presents her haunting memoir, Nocturne, an intimate self-examination and exploration of her grief after the sudden death of her younger brother, Martin.
Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer (Canada) is the author of the novels Perfecting and The Nettle Spinner, as well as the story collection Way Up, which won the Danuta Gleed Literary Award. She is also an award-winning instructor with the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies. Her short fiction has been published in Granta, The Walrus, NumeroCinq, Joyland and Storyville. Kuitenbrouwer presents All the Broken Things, a spellbinding novel of exceptional heart and imagination about the ties that bind us to each other.
We hope to see you on Wednesday!
Gary Baumbach is the Chief Executive Officer at the Woodstock Library and he will tell us this evening: What's going on at the library. This will be an interesting evening for everybody living in and around Woodstock. The library has so much to offer! Please feel welcome to come and listen. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
October 1 we welcomed Connie Lauder as our speaker. The title of her presentation is: Why Woodstock is important to me. She spoke not so much as a past member of city council but why she cares so much about Woodstock.
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen
Over the next few minutes I would like to enlighten you on why I am so passionate about my community we all call Woodstock. Sit back while I tell you why I like to brag about this great City.
The Global Literacy Team has been able to secure funding for 2 more containers that will be loaded on Saturday October 4th. This will require a few more volunteers than usual. We will be loading 2 containers side by side with furniture and books from pallets. We need a crew inside each container, and a crew that brings goods to the container. Taking this approach will make everything more efficient with less start/stops.
Location: Hensall Co-op, Exeter at the old cannery at the corner of Wellington St and Marlborough.
Time: Beginning at 8:30 am, planned completion 4:30 pm
AM Shift: 8:30-12:30
PM Shift: 12:30-4:30 shift
Full Shift: 8:30-4:30
We are also in need of 10 volunteers for Friday October 3rd to do some furniture disassembly. This work will begin at 8:30 am. Please bring along some screw drivers, sockets for your use.
If you can help on one or both days, please reply and indicate which days and whether you plan to help for the full day, AM or PM shifts so we can plan accordingly.
Sincerely,
Paul Wilson
Rotary Club of Grand Bend
Club Secretary
P.O.Box 1261
Grand Bend ON N0M1T0
Telephone: 519.521.9411
Email: secretary.gbrotary@gmail.com
Website: www.grandbendrotary.com
Norm will explain about this fundraiser and how we can become part of it. For more information visit: http://www.harleydavidsonraffle.ca/
Everybody feel free to come out this coming Wednesday. The meeting will start at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
 Sep 19, 2014 4:00 PM – Sep 21, 2014 11:30 AM
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The theme for the 2014 District Conference is The Magic of Diversity. It will be a great event with speakers and entertainers representing many different societal groups and aspects of Rotary.
- See more at:
http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50042/Event/0a22a82f-3041-4175-9596-30280bcac024
"Light Up Rotary" is this years Rotary theme and we welcome our District Governor, Patsy Marshall, to inform us of her plans for the coming year at the District and International level. Patsy is a warm person and engaging speaker. All members are encouraged to bring their spouse and/or a friend of Rotary. For people that are interested in Rotary this is a great evening to come out.
The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites and costs for a dinner is $ 15.00. We hope to see you on Wednesday.
Tomorrow president Edwin will present his budget for the coming year. All members are encouraged to attend to take part and support the budget discussion. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00. Guests are welcome to come out.
The city of Woodstock is going under road construction on Juliana Drive located in front of Bruin Blvd to Norwich Avenue; beginning at 7am on September 15, 2014.
This construction can take up to 2 week’s; therefore there shall be alternate routes for entry and exit for our guests and employees. Below are the directions we need to adhere too;
1. Entry and exit for Cars only shall utilize from Norwich Avenue must enter and exit the Wendy’s and Tim Horton’s entrance and travel through to Bruin Blvd to come to the Hotel.
2. Entry and exit will also be available when traveling east on Julianna drive and enter on Bruin Blvd to come to the hotel. Cars can also utilize this entrance/exit; transport trucks can only utilize this entrance during this road construction.
This week we will have our first meeting back at the Quality Hotels and Suites again. Our president Edwin has a lot of great ideas and he and his Board of Directors are excited to start the new season. This week our first speaker will be Rachel Martin, Secretary of Fundraising committee for Eastdale Public School. We welcome everybody to come out to our first meeting at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites.
Costs for a meal is $ 15.00 To avoid making a voluntary donation to the Sgt. at arms bring your favourite sunglasses! 
This week there will be no meeting because we participated with the Dragon Boat race this past weekend. Our team, the Woodstock-Oxford Wreckless Rowers got first price in our league. After a rough start in the first race we won the second and third race. It was again a fun day and we would like to say a big thank you to Lisa (and Chris) Dennis for organizing this year's team. Also a big thank you to Jeff for being patient with us and an awesome coach.
Also a big thank you to Leigh and Alma and Frances for supporting the team.
Tomorrow evening our meeting will be organized by Kevin Clarke and Chris Dennis. The meeting is at 644 Hummingbird Cr in Woodstock. If you would like to join us for this meeting please contact Kevin: kevinjclarke55@gmail.com or Chris Dennis: chris.dennis@sudsjiffy.com.
The meeting will start at 6.30 pm.
This week we will have our meeting and dinner at Banana Leaf restaurant. 'Come on in and indulge your senses with the many tastes of Thailand. From sweet to spicy and every spectrum in between'. This is how Banana Leaf Restaurant invites its guests.
Everybody is welcome to come out to this meeting. As usual the meeting will start at 6.30 pm at 369 Dundas Street in Woodstock. We hope to see you on Wednesday.
This week our speaker is Ron Fraser, past police chief of the city of Woodstock and current counsiler of Woodstock. Ron is the president this year of Woodstock Rotary. Ron is a very engaging speaker and he is open for questions about everything that is going on in Woodstock. Everybody is welcome to come out. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm. at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
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The five Rotary Clubs in Oxford County present bursary awards to graduating students from each of eight secondary schools. One male and female student from each high school in Oxford County are awarded for their contribution to their school and community.
This year's Rotary Medals awards will be presented on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm at a banquet at the Quality Hotel and Suites, Bruin Blvd., Woodstock.
Elaine Cougler is a Woodstock writer and resident who has turned a former teaching career into one of writing. Her novel of historical fiction, The Loyalist’s Wife was published in June last year. It’s publication is timely for it represents a fresh look at the American Revolution from the point of view of those loyal to the King. When American colonists resort to war against Britain and her colonial attitudes, a young couple caught in the crossfire must find a way to survive in the wilds of New York State.
The author herself is a descendent of Loyalist settlers. With vivid scenes of desperation, heroism and personal angst, Elaine Cougler takes us back to the beginnings of one great country and the planting of Loyalist seed for another.
Terry Fallis, Stephen Leacock medal winner and author of The Best Laid Plans had this to say: “Elaine Cougler has written a page-turning novel of the American Revolution through eyes of a conflicted loyalist soldier and his indomitable wife. You’ll feel the hardship of homesteading, the fear of the enemy, the blows of battle and the pain of separation. You’ll be transported through history. This is not just a novel written about another times, it seems written in another time.”
We are very pleased that Elaine will speak to us. Guests are welcome to come out. Our meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
Rachel has been our outbound exchange student to Brazil. This evening she will share with us her experience over there and how the Rotary exchange program influenced her life. This will be a fun, interesting evening for everybody. If you or one of your children is interested in the Rotary exchange program then this will be a great evening to attend. The meeting will start at 6.30 pm with supper at the Quality Hotels and Suites.
Jackie is the membership District representative for District 7080. She is also a member of the Ingersoll Rotary Club. This evening she will explain the core focus points for the District membership committee. This is a great meeting for everybody to get new ideas what Rotary can do in your life. Everybody is welcome to the Quality Hotels and Suites. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm.
Meredith Maywood is the Tourism Specialist here in Oxford County. Maywood’s formal education in tourism and geography is augmented by past experience in tourism, marketing and economic development at two other municipalities, a conservation authority, and a private sector business in the food and wine industry. This evening Meredith will be talking about the Tourism Industry in Oxford County including its successes, potential and direction.
This week is scheduled for a Club Assembly. President Kevin and incoming president Edwin are encouraging all members to be there and speak up about anything they would like to discuss about our Club activities. If preferred members can email topics they would like on the agenda to Kevin.
There will be a brainstorm session for new fundraising ideas and what will be our fundraising efforts for the next Rotary year. The members make the Club so in order to make a strategy for the new year it is good to have input from the members.
The meeting will start at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites.
This week's meeting we will have an evening of fun. This evening we will play euchre. Members are encouraged to bring their spouse. Also friends are welcome. The meeting will start at our regular time at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites.
This week our speaker is one of our chartered members: Jack Bingham. He will share with us what he did during his professional career. Some of his life values and a short reflection as a long time member of the Woodstock-Oxford Rotary club.
Jack is a very engaging speaker and for some of our younger members it will be an opportunity to learn something from Jack. Also friends are very welcome to come out for this meeting. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
The day is almost approaching for the installation of brand new playground equipment at Eastdale Public School. This has been a major fundraising effort for our Rotary club this year. If you would like to help out to finalize this project please confirm a date that would work for you to Kevin Clarke: kevinjclarke55@gmail.com
Saturday May 3 @ 9 am.-? Installing boarder and pea gravel
Saturday May 10 @ 8 am. -? Installing the two playgrounds and putting down mulch.
I just received this in response to our fundraising for Typhoon Haiyan relief, below you can click on the links to see where the matching funds are going.
In this fundraiser initiated by the Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford altogether over $70,000 was raised, we received donations from all over Ontario from individuals and other Rotary Clubs and even some from the USA, although the USA money did not qualify for the matching from our government it still adds in to our fundraising.
Thank you all for your support.
Folks,
Sending this out to everyone who provided an email on their THRF declaration forms.
In case you missed this:
http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/04/03/pm-announces-government-contribution-typhoon-haiyan-relief-fund-philippines
http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2014/04/03/typhoon-haiyan-relief-fund
Please pass on to interested parties in your organizations, congregations, etc.
Thank you all for your support.
Bob
This week Rotarian Peter Stam will inform us about his recent mission trip to Cuba. Peter and his wife Edie have organized several mission trips to Cuba over the last 10 years. They have a passion for the people and the country of Cuba. Peter will give us a little update why there is such a need in Cuba. Also he will share what they have done on this recent mission trip. Everybody is welcome to come out to this meeting. If you would like to learn about Cuba and Rotary this will be a great evening to join us.
Meeting is at the Quality Hotels and Suites and starts at 6.30 pm in the Burtch Room. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
On April 9 our speaker will be Jennifer Belleth who is the volunteer Engagement Coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society, Oxford County Community Office. She would like to share their mission information about who they are and their impact in Oxford County. Also one of the Youth Students from Youth Troop will share with us why she wears a Daffodil. April is Daffodil Month for the Canadian Cancer Society. Everybody is welcome to come out and learn more about this great organization.
This week our newest member Edwin van Weerdhuizen will give his vocational speech. That means he will share with us what he does for a living. Most likely he will share some of his personal background too. It is a nice way to learn a little more about each other. If you are not a member of Rotary you are most welcome to come out to our meeting. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
Our own PDG Doug Vincent will share the purpose and background of our Rotary logo. How was it developed and what does it mean? 
This week there is no regular meeting at the Quality Hotels and Suites. We will go and see: 'I was a Greenhouse' directed by Adrian Konstant. He has spoken to our Club earlier in the year. The movie will start at 6.30 pm. at the Twin Princess Cinema, 46 King Street North in Waterloo.
We will meet at 5.30 pm. at the Quality Hotels and Suites and I try to set up a carpool. Please let me know if you are planning to come: duizer@silomail.com. This way transportation and ticket sales can be arranged. The costs for a ticket is $ 12.00.
Since Monday February 24 the Rotary promotion 'You are the missing piece' is on CTV. Everybody is encouraged to share this message through social media. You can find the clip on: www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/story/StoryDetail.aspx?accountid=50042&sid=22731&stid=District.
Add a photo of yourself engaged in a Club activity and share this with your friends.
"All But Not and Facets"
Power of HOPE Community Organization is a registered not-for-profit organization that helps families in the communities of Wellington County, Kitchener/Waterloo Region, Perth County.
Karen Geerts will speak to us this evening. She is the Director for Woodstock and surrounding area Oxford County.
Power of HOPE provides essential items such as pajamas, toiletries, towels, hats, mitts, socks, slippers and soft toys to families in need, including children and women in crisis as well as men, women and children with little or no family income. Through the generosity of friends, families, local businesses and fundraising events, HOPE was able to collect 2,000 stuffed toys and 585 pairs of pajamas in 2011.
Power of HOPE Community Organization's mission is to provide support with compassion and integrity to families in need throughout the local community’s .What they raise in a local area stays in that local area.
Please feel free to come out and listen to Karen as she will have a good presentation. Our meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
This Wednesday evening our Club will Bowl for Kids Sake with Big Brothers and Big sisters. We do not meet at the Quality Hotels and Suites. If you would like to join our team please contact me: kevinjclarke55@gmail.com. This is a great event with a lot of community groups participating. We will bowl from 6.30 pm until 8.00 pm. Feel free to come out to support this great cause.
If you would like to make a donation please click on the following link: https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1092274&supId=376089605
Thank you
Hi folks:
We thought this would be a great opportunity to get together on Valentine’s Day.
Deluxe Buffet with Chocolate Fountain + Music, Games, Fun & Entertainment.
Where else can you go at this price for a nice evening, including food & entertainment.
Quality Inn, Woodstock, ON (Hwy 401 exit 232N) - 6 pm to 11 pm, Friday, February 14th.
Please join us and bring some friends. Advance tickets are $30.
Doug and Grace
We are looking for volunteers to sell tickets for the 'Golf gives back Lottery' on Saturday February 22 and Sunday February 23 from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. We have divided the day in two time slots from 10 am to 1.30 pm and from 1.30 pm until 5.00 pm. Please contact President Kevin when you can help out with this fundraiser: kevinjclarke55@gmail.com;
This week we will watch a Rotary video about membership. It is a very inspiring video. Everybody is welcome to come to the meeting to learn more about Rotary. What it means to be a Rotarian. Our meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
This week the incoming exchange student from the Woodstock Rotary Club, Maria Verona speaks to our Club. She comes from Finland and will share with us her exchange experience so far. Everybody is welcome to attend. If you know of somebody that would be interested in youth exchange please bring them out. This evening we can hear first hand what the exchange experience is all about.
Meeting starts at 6.30 pm. at the Quality Hotels and Suites and costs for dinner is $ 15.00
SCREENINGS:
Monday, March 3rd 2014 - 6pm
Tuesday, March 4th 2014 - 6pm
Wednesday, March 5th 2014 - 6pm
Thursday, March 6th 2014 - 6pm (pending ticket sales)
LOCATION:
Princess Twin Cinema
46 King St, North. Waterloo.
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ITINERARY:
6:00pm - 6:15pm - Thanks to the people involved.
6:15pm - 8:00pm - Screening of film
8:00pm - 8:30pm - Cast and Crew Q & A
The New Year has started and on behalf of the Woodstock-Oxford Rotary club I wish you a great 2014 and I hope you can stay warm with these extreme cold weather. Tomorrow we will have a Club Assembly. There will be committee updates, project updates and questions that can be asked about every aspect in our Club. Everybody is welcome to attend.
The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
This week our speaker is John Utting. He is a banker at CIBC here in Woodstock and he will give a presentation on modern banking. Everybody is welcome to attend the meeting at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
We are collecting your cheese orders today to raise funds to immunize children against polio!
Cheese is the perfect gift for this Christmas season and our annual cheese fundraiser is off to a great start! Proceeds support Rotary's PolioPlus Program. There are still 3 countries remaining for eradication of Polio: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan.
Our blocks of cheese and gift boxes are the perfect addition to your Christmas party smorgasbord! Do you have staff or customers you'd like to show your appreciation to? Give a gift you know they would enjoy.
Please submit your orders to Jantine TODAY via email jtstam@hotmail.com or at our Rotary meeting this evening. Thank you!!
This week Deb Roloson will give us an update on everything that is going on at WDDS (Woodstock and District Developmental Services). Deb is very passionate about her work and we look forward to hear about the progress of new projects at WDDS (Young street and others).
Everybody is welcome to come out at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
This week we have an interesting topic. Our speaker, Harold Offenhammer, will educate us about clean air. A lot of times the air we breathe in our houses or the places where we work is not clean. He will explain to us what is all in the air and how we can improve this. Our Benefit Trust will also have a short annual meeting this week.
Everybody is welcome to attend our meeting at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
This week our speaker is Stephen J. Smith. Stephen will present a slideshow relating to the local military. Stephen is a Military Historian & Researcher. His specialties are the 168th Battalion CEF "Oxfords Own" & Oxford County Military Contributions. He is the Youth and Education Chairman, RCL Branch #55, Woodstock, Ontario.
In this week where we remember those who have fought for the freedom we enjoy today, Stephen is a very fitting speaker. Everybody is welcome to attend our meeting at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
As the central Philippines recovers from Typhoon Haiyan, the death toll continues to rise. It is believed more then 10,000 people have died because of this disaster.
It is reported that most of the damage has been caused by huge and strong winds, rather than water flooding. Of course the streams and rivers are overflowing and full of rubble and many homes have been swept away. All of this is on top of the recent earthquake and the recovery that everyone is dealing with. You can see a report by clicking here.
We understand that many people are missing and others are living outside in makeshift tents. Government buildings are still not used until engineers can assess their structural integrity. You can see a slide show and news report here.
Our Rotary Club is collecting disaster aid which Rotary Clubs from the Philippines will oversee there. Anyone wishing to contribute can make a cheque out to Woodstock-Rotary Benefit Trust and note “disaster activities” or online go to www.woodstockoxfordrotary.org at the top click on Donate to our Charity, it will bring up and drop down menu, then click on Disaster Relief Fund Philippines and you can fill in there. or click on the following link. Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Donate Page (In either case, Canada tax receipts are issued). The Woodstock-Oxford Benefit Trust is on the list to receive the Canada matching for Philippine disaster. So every dollar you donate will be matched by the Canadian Government.
Peter Stam
International Services
Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford
This week we will have our annual meeting. All club business will be discussed. Also we would like to vote on a budget for this coming year. It is very important for all members to come out and vote to support the proposed budget. Also this is your opportunity to give your opinion about all Club business and projects.
Meeting will start at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00. Also non-members are welcome.
This coming Saturday we will be loading the last container coming out of the closed Norwich public school on 9 Elgin street in Norwich.
We hope to start at 8.30 AM., stop for lunch and work at it until the loading is finished. If we have enough people, we should be done around 3 PM.
When you are coming to help, (We still hope that more people will sign up)please confirm with me that you are coming so we can keep organized and have enough food there.
We ask that if possible, to bring some tools like screw driver, battery power drill, vicegrip and some wrenches to dismantle some tables etc. You may want to bring a camera if you like to take some pictures.
As you may know, this container will be shipped to South Africa, as a group, we have shipped over 30 container loads to Haiti and South Africa where the supplies are being distributed among about 600 schools in Mpumalanga where many schools have hardly any tables, desks, chairs and books, in this container we also hope to ship 26 pallets of school books donated by the Thames Valley Board of Education because the books are surplus.
Check the blog from July this year and October last year to read a little of where the supplies are going.
http://middelburgrc.blogspot.ca/2013_07_01_archive.html
Hope to see you on Saturday.
Peter Stam
This weeks meeting is extremely interesting for everybody that is involved in agriculture and also for everybody that would like to learn how modern agriculture works in a sustainable way to preserve our environment.
Our speaker, Matt Wilson, is the Nutrient Management Program Lead for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. He works out of the Guelph head office and is responsible for the overall administration of the Ontario Nutrient Management Program. He will explain to us what this program is trying to accomplish. Of course he is an expert in everything involved in Nutrient Management Programs.
Everybody is welcome to come out at 6.30 pm. at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is 15.00.
This week Mr. Mike Gauthier will speak to our Club. He is the District Governor of our District 7080 for this Rotary year. If you want to know more about Rotary this is a great meeting to attend. Everybody is welcome. All Rotarians are encouraged to bring their spouse or partner. Friends of our club are encouraged to come out and have a great evening. 
This week our speaker is Hubert Singh. He is the chairman of the District Membership Committee and a very engaging speaker. He will give us tools to help us to attract new members. Every member should try to be at this meeting. Also all friends of our Club are welcome to come out to the meeting. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm.at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is 15.00
One of our Rotarians, Jantine Stam is getting married to Adam Steward on Saturday October 12th @ 2:30 p.m. at Old Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Woodstock. If you would like to witness this joyful event you are welcome to attend the ceremony.
This week we welcome Steve McInnis from the Canadian Food Grains Bank who is going to show us a presentation of their trip to Rwanda and Kenya. Steve is a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Learn more about the project he is chairing. Everybody is welcome to come out at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
Preparing for another Container load of school supplies to go to South Africa.
As most of you know, with the combined Rotary Clubs and Friends of Rotary, we have been involved in shipping containers of school supplies to Haiti and South Africa. http://middelburgrc.blogspot.ca/2013_07_01_archive.html
The school supplies are being donated by the Thames Valley and Maitland school boards where schools have been closed and they have no further use for some of the desks, chairs, books etc.
Up to date, there have been over 30 container loads shipped to the above countries where the need is very high as in many schools there, the students have to sit on the floor because they have no desks or chairs.
The next container will be loaded in Norwich where we have loaded before, but there is more left to be loaded. At the moment, the loading is being planned for the end of October, as soon as we have the finances in place, we can set an exact date.
For each container the cost is around $5,000 and we have commitments of $3,000 this far.
We welcome any Rotary Clubs or Friends of Rotary who want to help us raise the funds, we do issue official tax receipts which you can use as a write off for donations.
We will keep you up to date on the progress.
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his week we will receive an update what is new at the United Way of Oxford, what the goals are for the coming fundraising year etc. Kelly is a very passionate speaker and the United Way of Oxford raises over 1 million dollars every year. This money is going to several agencies in Oxford County.
Everybody is welcome to come out. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Cost for a meal is $ 15.00
This week at Rotary we will see and hear a presentation about a program running at St. Mary's High School called "GST" which stands for the Good Samaritan Team.Welcome back to our first meeting of this new Rotary Year in the Quality Hotels and Suites. Everybody is welcome at 6.30 pm. Costs for a meal is still the same at $ 15.00. This evening we will have a short update from representatives of Eastdale Public School about their playground equipment. Also Mr. Ray Taylor will give an update about the upcoming District Conference.
Don't miss out. There is only one first meeting of the year !
Mark your calendars and save the date! The 2013 District 7080 Conference is around the corner and will take place on Friday October 25- Sunday October 27 at the Waterloo Inn (475 King St N, Waterloo). Note-worthy events include the District's inaugural Collaborative Action for Serving Humanity (CASH) panel, which will reward meritorious Rotary, Rotaract and Interact projects with district funding (think the Dragon's Den), and back by popular demand, the George Stroumboulopoulos- styled Conversation Across Generations hosted by Mark Cashin. Also look out for the Right Honorable Paul Martin, who will give an interactive, sure-to-impress keynote address. For more information and regular updates, please visit the conference website at: http://www.districtcon7080.com/2013/index.htmlThis week our summer meeting will be hosted by Peter and Truus Van Wees. Please RSVP soon and call: 519-458-4343.
Their address is 687013 Highway#2 in Princeton.
Saturday August 10, 2013 we participated again with our team, the Reckless Rowers, during the Dragon Boat races at Pittock. The Woodstock Rotary Club did an awesome job organizing this event. It is a true community event that brings people together. The weather was fabulous and the pressure was up because our team won a gold medal in our category last year.
After a shaky first race the Reckless Rowers managed to win Gold again and our winning time was close to a second faster than last year. Thank you for all who participated in making this a fun day.
This week our summer meeting will be hosted by Leigh and Alma Yates. Please RSVP soon to: lyates@execulink.com.
Their address is 519 Crestwood Court in Woodstock. We hope to see you all.
Polio Eradication End Game strategy update:
The Gates Foundation will match two-to-one, up to US$35 million per year, for every dollar Rotary commits to reduce the funding shortfall for polio eradication through 2018,” said Jeff Raikes, the foundation’s chief executive officer, in a prerecorded video address shown during the plenary session on 25 June. “If fully realized, the value of this new partnership with Rotary is more than $500 million. In this way, your contributions to polio will work twice as hard.
Every $1.00 anyone gives through the Rotary Foundation will become $3.00 and you will receive a tax receipt for your donation.
The Rotary Foundation is not just for Rotarians, many persons that are not member of Rotary, but want to support Rotary's projects are donating to the Rotary foundation. The Rotary Foundation has a 92% efficiency in fundraising and listed as #48 on the list of best Foundations to give to on the Forbes List of best charities.
Give the world hope, INVEST in The Rotary Foundation. www.trfcanada.org / www.rotary.org/
For more information, contact us.
This past Rotary Year our Club participated in a project that is helping Children with Cerebral Palsy in Hermosillo, Mexico to learn motoring and other skills so they may be able to get meaningful work.
You can see some results of what the assistance from our Rotary Clubs in Oxford County and Mexico can do for children in need.
Please click on the link below or copy and paste into your browser.
http://youtu.be/Y2nkAzC0R8E
The link below is from the Rotary Club Mileno in Hermosillo of what they have done this past year.
http://youtu.be/kUC5fXEIQPYThis week Wim and Caren Duizer will host the meeting. Everybody is welcome to come out. If you want you can bring your swimming gear to use the pool and if people are interested they can have a little farm tour.
Please RSVP to Wim: duizer@silomail.com
The address is 774481 Oxford Road#14 in Woodstock (usually it is under Norwich if you use a GPS device)
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This week our summer meeting will be hosted by Jantine and Adam. Their address is 853 Sloane Street. Across from the portables of Roch Carrier School. Their Lane fits 5 cars and the rest can park at the school. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm. Please RSVP if you are planning to come out to: jtstam@hotmail.com
Directions: From Clarke Street turn west onto Sloane. They are up the hill on the right.
We would like to invite all Friends of Rotary to come out this evening to witness our current President Peter Stam handing over the gavel to incoming President Kevin Clarke. Peter has put in great effort in his second term as President of our Club and it is nice to celebrate this evening with each other and have a good time. Peter will evaluate the past year and Kevin will slightly touch his plans for the upcoming year. Above all this evening is to have a good time. Spouses and friends are all welcome.
So feel free to join us for dinner at 6.30 pm. at the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. Costs for dinner is 15.00.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians and friends 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.
As Rotarians, we are encouraged to donate yearly to this Foundation where we also receive a tax receipt for the donations anyone makes.
It are not only Rotarians that donate to this Foundation, there are many friends of Rotary donating to this great cause.
Yearly, people donate to this Foundation approx. $200 million plus and a tax receipt is send out to the person donating.
The Rotary Foundation has a 92% efficiency in fundraising and listed as #48 on the list of best Foundations to give to on the Forbes List of best charities.
If you are ever considering to donate to a Foundation, please check out the website below where you can read more about the different projects.
http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/TheRotaryFoundation/Pages/ridefault.aspx
This year again, the Annual Rotary Fish Fry and Silent Auction was a big success.
There were about 650 people in attendance and many of them see this as a yearly meeting with some good fellowship, a great meal by Knechtel's (fresh perch) and great music by Ferguson Drive and Mister E.
WDDS (Woodstock District Developmental Services)organized the Silent Auction with their volunteers and many great donations which in turn sold well, The silent auction and donations raised over $16,000 thanks to the donors and buyers.
The live auction was another success with a set of tires sponsored by Al's TireCraft , a value of $1,000, a television set sponsored by Leon's of Woodstock, a value of $600.00 and a weekend away in a cottage, a value of over $1,000 sponsored by the owner of the cottage.
The midnight draw, ( it was a little later)2 draws for trips to Las Vegas was what everyone was waiting for, it made some very happy people, have a good trip guys. The trips were sponsored by Pharmasave Woodstock and Pharmasave Ingersoll.
The dance evening finished at 1 PM, looking around at the crowd, everyone had a great evening.
The Fish Fry evening raised over $15,000 for the Rotary Club to be spend on local and International Humanitarian projects.
Between the Rotary Club and WDDS the total money raised was over $31,000
Thank you to all who attended, donated, purchased, sponsored and volunteered, without you, it would not happen and because of you, we can help many people in need.
If ever, you want to know more about Rotary or want to join our club, or just help with some projects once in a while, please feel free to contact us.
Peter Stam
This is a very interesting meeting. Also for Friends of Rotary. We are going to the Oxford Archives at 6:30 pm.
The County of Oxford Archives acquires, preserves, and makes accessible inactive public records created by, for, and about Oxford County.
These records include:
The address is:
County of Oxford Archives
Governor’s House, County Square
82 Light Street,
Woodstock, ON
N4S 6H1
T: 519-539-9800 x 3918
We will be leaving there around 7:15 pm. and going to Charles Dickens for dinner. Please sign up for dinner with Frances. Email to: francesandsigi@rogers.com
This week our speaker is Rose Roi. After retirement, she took the horticultural program that is required to become a Master Gardener at the University of Guelph & currently belongsto the Stratford group. If you would like to get free education in gardening then you are welcome to join us for this evening at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for dinner is $ 15.00.
The five Rotary Clubs in Oxford County present bursary awards to graduating students from each of eight secondary schools. One male and female student from each high school in Oxford County are awarded for their contribution to their school and community.
This year's Rotary Medals awards will be presented on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm at a banquet at the Quality Hotel and Suites, Bruin Blvd., Woodstock. Costs are $25.00. Contact Paul LeRoy of the Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford to book attendance, 519-537-3611 or email pleroy@smithleroy.com.
This past Saturday, June 1, Woodstock-Oxford Rotarians Chris Dennis and Kevin Clarke, participated in this annual fundraiser to raise funds for Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) at the Woodstock Museum Square. This year’s event, which attracted approximately 100 people to Museum Square, raised about $7,500. All funds go to Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) for the shelter’s sexual assault and abuse counselling program.
Good job Chris and Kevin and a big thank you.
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This evening Rachel Wolfe and Renee Ballard will speak to us about the Eastdale Public School playground. Eastdale Public School is the only public school in Woodstock without playground equipment. We'll hear about their initiative to obtain accessible equipment
This evening the topic is not about the YMCA. Our speaker is Barbara Wright from Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (formerly Women's Emergency Centre - Oxford). DASO is committed to ending the cycle of domestic abuse and helping families make the transition to lives free from violence and abuse.
Barbara will promote the 'Walk a Mile in Her shoes' event and share with us what it is all about and what the impact of DASO is in our community. Everybody is welcome to join our meeting at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for dinner is $ 15.00.
Rotary Youth Exchange programs are open to students ages 15-19. To qualify, applicants should be above-average students who have demonstrated leadership in their community. Candidates should also possess qualities such as flexibility and a willingness to try new things that will enable them to fully experience life in another country and become excellent cultural ambassadors.
Rachel is sponsored by the Woodstock-Oxford Rotary club and we would like to invite you to join our meeting at 6.30 pm at the quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for dinner is $ 15.00.
This evening our speaker is Gordon Britton member of the Rotary club of Grand Bend. The rotary club of Grand Bend leads the container loading project. They coordinate that all usable school supplies from schools that close in South West Ontario are loaded in containers and shipped to South Africa.
He will show us a video what happens with the containers once we have helped loading them. Everybody is welcome to listen and learn about this wonderful project. The meetings starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
This week our speaker will be Howard Pell, a member of our District 7080 Training Committee. In addition to sharing Rotary information and President-Elect training, this committee coordinates many training opportunities for members.
Howard will review the Club Leadership Training and Rotary Leadership Institute which contain a wealth of personal and leadership development opportunities in addition to the Rotary content which helps to make our club stronger.
You are welcome to join are meeting at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
Three more days until our much anticipated 32nd Annual Rotary Fish Fry!
~ Eat until your bellies are full and dance until your legs are tired ~
Advance purchase only?? That's right! Tickets are available only in advance, and we still have a few left!
Here are the Details:
When: THIS Saturday April 13
Where: Oxford Auditorium, Nellis Street, Woodstock
Time: Doors open at 6pm. Dinner starts at 7pm
Price: $40
How Do I Get Tickets: Call Peter @ 519 532 2181
or email stamnurseries@cwisp.ca
Delicious LOCAL Perch from Knechtels in Port Dover
Shooting for the Stars Silent Auction by WDDS supporting Youth Summer Camp.
Live Music from 9 P.M. to 1 A.M. by local musicians Ferguson Drive and Mystere
Live Auction of a set of car or light truck tires, donated by Tirecraft
and a large TV set donated by Leon's.
Midnight Draw of a trip to Las Vegas(must be present to win)donated by Pharmasave.
Proceeds of this event are going towards Young Street housing Project by WDDS and other Rotary Humanitarian projects locally and International.
Some past and present Rotary supported projects are, Oxford County grade 3 Free Dictionary program, Little Healing Heart operations, Flood and Disaster victims in the Philippines, YMCA, Woodstock Museum School, Oxford County Nutrition programs, Salvation Army Angel Tree, Operation Sharing, WDDS, Hurricane Sandy victims in Cuba, Mexico Cerebral Palsy support program, Polio Eradication and many others.
This is just one of the wonderful ways you can be involved with Rotary and positively affect a young child's life in Oxford County!
Aldo Villanovich is a Civil Engineering Project Manager with many years of water and sanitary projects experience in rural Canada and has guided a previous WaSH project in Gualan, Guatemala. As a member of WASRAG (Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group) for the Guatemala Rotary Regional Team, he can provide much information on ongoing Projects/Programs & proposed future Projects/Programs.
The supply of good quality water will be a big challenge for the coming years in the world. Feel free to come and listen to Aldo. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
One of Canada's Nuffield Scholars and a well recognized Public Communications expert will share her ideas on how we can enhance our Rotary Club image and communications in the local community. Karen Daynard of KD Communications is a well recognized Agri-Marketer from Guelph, having worked with many well known clients for several years.
Karen will share her thoughts on the management of public image and public relations with reference to how a service club can elevate their status in a community. The by-product advantage is creating awareness of what Rotary does and attracting member prospects who want to be part of helping us making a difference.
Feel free to come out. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
We have ended our 'Golf Gives Back' fundraiser. We have sold over two hundred tickets for $ 20.00 each. The final weekend of our tickets sales was at the London Golf show on February 23 and 24. A big thank you to all members that came out to sell tickets that weekend. A special thank you to Peter Van Wees who proved once again that he he is a true salesman.
Also other members that have sold tickets and of course all the people that have bought tickets to support this fundraiser. We have raised $ 2,000 for WDDS.
If you would like to see the list with prize winners click on the following link:
http://golfgivesback.org/winners/2013-winners-prize-list
Thank you all,
Rama and Wim
Frances will tell us all about her recent trip to Israel. She has lots of pictures with her and she is a good speaker. Please feel welcome to come out the Quality Hotels and Suites. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm and costs for a meal is $ 15.00. Please note that the meeting has been moved from the Burtch room to the Altadore room on the lower level. The heater for the Burtch room is not working properly.
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This week we will watch two stories. First one is called 'Breaking the Cycle'. With help from 30 Toronto-area Rotary Clubs, the PACT crime reduction program transforms the lives of at-risk youth.
Second story is about Dr. Rahim Muljiani and A.H. Tobaccowala. At a free clinic in Rural India, two Rotarians show that humanitarian service can take many forms. Feel free two join the meeting at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm. Cost for a meal is $ 15.00
| Using our RC Foundation for Effective Rotary Service� and AGM
In addition to our Foundation AGM, Ray Taylor, Ernst Young Tax Expert and Treasurer of RC Kitchener, will share suggestions on how we can use our benefit trust to promote more effective Rotary service. By encouraging community tax deductible donations, disaster relief and humanitarian aid mission trips our club can be more efficient and active in this role helping others. It can also enhance our public awareness in the community. Ray is a senior CRA tax expert and works with his Rotary Club and Church in administering project visits and humanitarian activities. Lately our RC Foundation has become more active and this should continue to develop with Ray�s input and suggestions. Everybody is welcome to join our meeting at 6.30 pm. at the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. Costs for supper is $ 15.00 |
We plan to bowl for BBBS on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20th at 6:30pm. We need 6 bowlers, but if we have 12 we can bowl in pairs. We'll be bowling 5 pin, from 6:30-8:00 pm in Woodstock. They are asking for $75/person. 
Wednesday we will have a special Valentine's meeting at Bronson's Steakhouse in Woodstock. This evening is open to all members and their partner and friends of Rotary and spouses. Everybody can choose their own items from the menu. A price indication for the main course is between $ 15- $ 25. Drinks will be on top of that. (if you would like to see the menu go to http://www.bronsonssteakhouse.com/dinner.html).
You can arrive between 6.00 pm and 6.30 pm. At 6.30 pm. we will order our meal. This is a fun evening in a nice setting. If you want to come please RSVP us by replying to this email.
We hope to see you Wednesday !!
Tim Koetsier and Wim Duizer
Rotary Club of Woodstock-Oxford
This week Grace will give a presentation of her recent Humanitarian trip to the Philippines. She has been visiting some of the disaster relief projects that were supported by Canadian Rotary friends. In addition, Grace has been helping to distribute relief items to those in need, which were shipped from Canada.
Everybody is welcome to come to hear first hand what Rotary and Grace have done for the Philippines. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. Costs for dinner is $ 15.00.
Annette Broschinski of RR 1, Princeton has completed a two-week course in Permaculture Design at the Whole Village Farm and Ecovillage in Caledon. As Annette described it "Permaculture is about that - ensuring communities are thriving, reaping a good harvest of life and vitality. People helping people, not for financial gain, position or power, but to experience joie de vivre" (zest for living).If you are interested to learn something new please feel welcome to come out. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00
Michelle Franklin from the United Way will be our guest speaker this evening. She is going to talk to us about the impact their fund raising has on the community and how they measure it. We are hoping we will be able to use the same measuring system for our own fund raising and anyone could benefit from this information.
Please feel welcome to attend this meeting. The meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
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This week we will learn about new plans for expension at WDDS. Feel welcome to learn about this project. Our meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
On our first meeting of 2013 Kerrie Gill will talk to us about the Woodstock Museum School. All schools in Woodstock can apply to participate in this program. This program provides elementary students with a valuable week of learning and discovery. This innovative approach to education allows teachers to move their classroom to a museum setting for a full week of curriculum-based experiential learning. As you all know we have supported the Museum School financially and some members volunteered their time to guide the students.
Feel welcome to learn about this project. Our meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal is $ 15.00.
Good afternoon Rotarians and Friends,
Wishing you and your families a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
This year has come and gone, and it went fast.
When I look back, it is amazing how many things have happened this past calender year.
In January we started with helping loading a container of School supplies heading to South Africa.
In February, The Philippines had a Flood disaster and we raised with friends and the community over $9,000.00 to help people that were effected by that.
This week we will have our Christmas Party at the Bingham's. If you want to attend you are welcome. Please RSVP Wim Duizer: 519-532-2411.
Our next Club meeting will be January 2 at the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. Our speaker is Kerrie Gill and she will speak about the Museum School Woodstock - A Creative, Educational Experience
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District in partnership with the West Allis Rotary Club Skype Mentoring Program
Vision: Students will be provided with the opportunity for academic enrichment by being paired up with a mentor through the use of Skype to extend their learning and build relationships within the community.
Process:
• Students were identified at the Intermediate School level that may be in need of academic support
• Mentors from within the Rotary Club were assigned to a student to tutor in math
• Mentors and students meet twice a week for a half hour. Dates and times are determined by schedules of mentors and students. Each mentor is asked to briefly log the date, time and lesson covered from each session.
• Students are asked to bring homework, quizzes, tests and questions to the sessions
• The math mentors all were given Teacher Edition textbooks to help guide their instruction
Benefits:
• The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District is promoting the use of 21st Century Skills and 24/7 learning through the use of technology
• Students are offered one-on-one academic support
• Flexible scheduling in case student/mentor needs to reschedule
• Relationships are built with prominent community members throughout the City of West Allis-West Milwaukee.
Future Plans:
• 2012-2013 school year: plans to expand the program to all two Intermediate Schools.
• Mentors will continue to be paired with students to build community relationships
Dear All,This week Ross Brewitt is our guest speaker and he is here to promote his newest book: Just Another Hat Trick. If you love hockey you don't want to miss this evening. Ross is a very entertaining speaker. Please feel welcome to come out to this meeting. Meeting starts at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites in Woodstock. Costs for a meal are $ 15.00
About Ross
Ross Brewitt has three Canadian best-sellers to his credit, two more books published in the U.S. In 2012 he has written his first novel.
Born in Schreiber, Ontario, hard by the shores of Lake Superior, he spent his early childhood there, then moved to Fort William. Married to his wife Sylvia, they raised three children there before moving to Toronto in 1966.
There he joined Hockey Night in Canada as an advertising salesman with their marketing arm, Maple Leaf Sports Productions, and quickly moved up the ladder, eventually becoming General Manager.
He added the expansion Buffalo Sabres to the company roster and the publications of all nine CFL Teams and the Grey Cup magazine.
Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky with Ross Brewitt.
Going out on his own in the promotions field, he formed the ProStars, sponsored by Molson’s, a five-year summer touring fastball team made up of active Leaf players: including Sittler, McDonald, Palmateer, Boudreau, Valiquette, McKenny, Ullman, Boutette, Ferguson, Favell, Shack, Turnbull.
Brewitt then turned to hockey, taking a team of recently retired ex-NHLers on the road – criss-crossing Canada and the U.S. over six winters – including Ullman, Pilote, Stapleton, White, Tallon, Edestrand, Edwards,
Author coaching the OldStars – 1984
Williams, Sanderson, Mahovlich, Nevin, Stanfield, Pappin.
All members received a questionnaire this week. Please take a moment to fill it out and bring it along with you. We will discuss the outcome of the questionnaire at our meeting. This is your opportunity to have a say in what our Club is doing. Also, the Board of Directors will explain what their duties are this Rotary year.
Everyone is welcome at 6:30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites for fellowship and dinner. The cost for dinner is $15.00.
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This meeting we will discuss and approve our financial Statement for 2011-2012. Everybody is welcome.
The meeting will start at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal are $15.00.
Our speaker is Syd Harmon, Past District Governor and member of the Brampton Heart Lake Rotary Club. In district 7080 Syd is chairing the Rotary Foundation Committee. The Rotary Foundation started in 1917 with $ 26, the first donation was to Easter Seals. It is now $55 million and growing. So far in our district there are about 90+ members of the Paul Harris Society that are adding $90,000per year plus the members & clubs contributions. That is only in our District.
Please come out and listen what the Rotary foundation is doing around the world. The meeting will start at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for a meal are $15.00.
Hi Rotarians and friends:
Dateline: New York, Friday November 2, 2012
They say that if you get handed a lemon, then have a positive attitude and make lemonade. So that is what we have been doing the last couple of days here in New York, since some of our meetings have been either postponed or cancelled. With vehicle restrictions and media reports keeping people away, visitor activity is lower than normal. That means we have enjoyed great prices on Broadway shows, such as Jersey Boys @ $27. and Phantom @ $40.
We also had the opportunity to participate in a TV show taping of Anderson Cooper who has been placing a lot of focus on the disaster and people affected by it. We saw two sisters who both lost their homes all positions. There was a man from NJ who lost his home in a massive fire of over 100 homes, . Yet all of these folks seemed thankful for the safety and health of their families.
Other frustrated folks have been
This presentation is made by Dr. Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General for Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration, World Health Organization.
Right now we are at a watershed moment in the polio eradication initiative. If you look at a map for 2012 of polio you will find only 4 countries, and just part of four countries, where this disease still exists: Northern Nigeria, part of Chad right on its border, in Pakistan and right on the border with We're this close to a polio-free world finally. With India going polio-free this past year, we now have one billion more people who are no longer at risk of getting paralyzed by polio or at least the polio virus from their country. Come out to listen what needs to be done to eliminate polio.
Everybody is welcome at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Cost for a meal is $ 15.00
This week's meeting Tim Koetsier will tell us about Mercy Ships. He will share some personal experiences since he has served on board of a Mercy Ship. Also Rotary International has a partnership with Mercy Ships. 
Our regular meeting on Wednesday October 31st will be canceled and in its place we are having a Curling Social on Saturday October 27th at Woodstock Curling Club at 2pm! This is going to be a fun afternoon for Rotarians, our spouses and our friends to socialize and learn something new! 
This evening our speaker is Tad Milmine and he is a RCMP officer. His presentation is about bullying among children. Many children have a good idea of what bullying is because they see it every day! Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending themselves. .jpg)
Growing are membership is an important goal for every year. With more members we can do more projects and have more fun. This evening our speaker is George Szczepski, member of the Rotary Club of Cambridge. This year he received the Membership Recruitment Award in his club for bringing in 12 new members. 
You do not want to miss this evening if you like technology. At 7.15 pm there will be a live presentation through Skype. The speaker Becky Bzdak will explain us how we can integrate Skype in our Rotary projects. Meeting will start as usual at 6.30 pm at the Quality Hotels and Suites. Costs for dinner are $ 15.00.
