Windsor Rotary (1918) Year 2004 = Fourth Quarter Meetings and Events Page

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Windsor Rotary Club (1918)
Year 2004 Fourth Quarter Meetings and Events Page

Our Club is Located in Windsor Ontario Canada

Welcome to the Year 2004 Fourth Quarter Meetings and Events Page.
The following brief descriptions of meetings and events are intended as a record for members of club activities. Where appropriate, links to support pages or links to sites related to the topic have been included. It is to be expected that some of these site links will become "dead" as time passes but we have no plans at present to refresh these entries.
The Meetings and Events Index Page contains an index to the available history of club meetings and events segmented into quarters for each year.

2004 Meetings and Events - Fourth Quarter

Meeting and Event Descriptions
2004 - October through December

Monday, December 27, 2004
There was not a meeting on the 27th.
Also, the office was closed for the week.

From primitive man to today, ... New Year´s Day ... has been recognized as a day in which rites were done to abolished the past so there could be a rejuvenation for the new year. Rituals included purgations, purifications, exorcisms, extinguishing and rekindling fires, masked processions (masks representing the dead), and other similar activities.

Monday, December 20, 2004
Club Christmas Dinner
Featured the Salvation Army Band ... and ...
A surprise visitor with gifts for deserving Rotarians, children and friends

A great meal was served by the Caboto Staff and the Rotary Club members presented them with a Christmas gift of appreciation.

The Salvation Army Band played and the audience participated in the singing of Christmas carols.

Santa arrived and presented gifts to the children in the audience and those Rotarians who were particularly active in the past year(s).

Christmas in Canada

Some Carol Practice sites:

Christmas Carols (complete with MIDIs)
Yahoo search on Christmas Carols and Songs
Index of the Hymns and Carols of Christmas
christmas.com
Christmas Songs

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Monday, December 13, 2004
Annual General Meeting

The club examined and approved the yearly financial statements. Questions on the reports were accepted from the floor.

In general, the reports showed that our club had achieved its' goals in reference to the reduction of expenses attached to the operation of our office and other associated activities.
Now that our formal relations with the Easter Seals organization have been altered, we have reduced our full time paid office staff to one person with part time help being contracted for as needed.
The election of officers for the new year was confirmed. The work of club committees was recognized by the respective directors for each avenue of service division.

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Monday, December 6, 2004
Jillian Bondy
Windsor Science Centre
Education Co-ordinator

Southwest Ontario's first science and technology centre features over 100 hands-on interactive exhibits, a theatre, a café, and a state-of-the-art computer science lab

Canada South Science City

Canada South Science City is a family-centred attraction.

The Science Centre is located at 930 Marion Avenue in Windsor.
The 48,000 square foot display area is near downtown Windsor and easily accessible from major traffic access points. Situated in Windsor's popular "Little Italy", visitors are only steps away from restaurants and retail shops.

The centre has been created as a place where people of all ages and interests in science come together. It offers visitors an opportunity to explore and discover science and technology in a way that is simple, entertaining and easy to understand.

Science centres rely heavily on volunteers to keep the wheels turning.
Look here to see how you could help.

Canada South Science City Information

Your webmaster dropped in to the Centre on a Saturday afternoon for a quick run-through ... three hours later he reluctantly left for an appointment.
This is a fun place for kids and antique little kids (grandpas).
Set aside some time and visit this Science City with your kids or grandkids - don't worry about being out of place - there are lots of adult things and a lounge with padded easy chairs where you can watch science shorts on a huge screen while you have a tea of coffee provided by a snack bar.
If you visit the Centre web site before you go, you may be lucky enough to plan your trip at a time when a lecture is being given by a local science superstar. Your webmaster viewed a lecture on hockey sticks given by Wayne Marino of the University of Windsor Faculty of Human Kinetics. After the lecture, the kids in the audience tested their skills in a slapshot speed contest under the watchful eye of five young Windsor Spitfire players.

There are lots of hands-on exhibits designed to spark the interest of yourself or your young budding scientist and lots of volunteers eager to explain about and help with your operation of the hands-ons.

Canadian Association of Science Centres

Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide

Ontario Science Center Online

Universe Today

NewScientist.com

Canada South Science Centre

NASA Quest A Classroom Educational Site

Exchange Student, Sophia Nieto, from Aguascalientes, Mexico, gave her farewell talk, along with a visual presentation of memorable times she had while here in Windsor.

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Monday, November 29, 2004
Pam Hines
CEO Canadian Mental Health Association

Pamela Hines, M.S.W., is the Chief Executive Officer for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch and has been in this position since February, 1987.

Founded in 1926, the Canadian Mental Health Association is one of Canada's oldest and largest voluntary associations, and the only one to deal with all aspects of mental health and illness. It has divisions in all provinces and two territories, and locally run branches in more than 135 communities.

Pam described the mission of the CMHA while providing us with compelling statistics on the effect of mental health problems to Canadians.

Mission:
To enhance and promote the mental health of all persons and support the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness in our community through education, prevention, advocacy and services.

A Few Statistics:

Ratio of Ontarians who experience mental illness in their lifetime: 1 in 5
Percentage of Ontarians with a serious mental illness who never receive help: 47.7%
Cost to the Canadian economy of lost productivity due to mental illness" $14.4 billion annually
Test Your Mental Health Knowledge

CMHA - Windsor-Essex County Branch Tel (519) 255-9940 Ext. 223
A history of the Canadian Mental Health Association
Clarence M. Hincks 1885-1964 Mental Health Crusader
Work Health Services A program of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch Tel (519) 255-1749

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Rotary Fun Night at the Race Track

Rotarians Terry Finn and Curling Ellsworth are in the winner's Circle for the Rotary Race - Notice the big smile on Curling's face - he picked the horse to win.

Monday, November 22, 2004
Paul De Souza and John Cottrell
Forensic Accountants
Enforcement - Investigations Division
Ontario Securities Commission
Investment Fraud

The Ontario Securities Commission is the regulatory body for the securities industry in Ontario, administering and enforcing the Ontario Securities Act and Commodity Futures Act. Its mandate is to protect investors from unfair or improper practices and to foster fair and efficient capital markets.

Paul opened his talk with an explanation about the role and powers of OSC. He explained that securities are regulated on a provincial basis but that there is an Association designed to harmonize regulations. He expressed frustration over the slowness of changes in regulations that would act to deter fast changing fraudulent practices. He told the audience that investors must use their own common sense in evaluating potential investments remembering the old adage that "if it is too good to be true, then it is probably not true".

John came to the podium and talked about the more obvious scams that people have fallen victim to. He said that, in retrospect, one has to ask why anyone would fall for the fraudulent schemes concocted by some con artists. But he admitted that many con artists are practiced and smooth with their presentations, instilling confidence and preying on the greed of victims. John concluded with a warning.
"Once you have invested in one of these scams, there is very little hope for recovering any of your funds."

Be Alert to Signs of Fraud
The Internet can be an invaluable tool for investors and offers a wealth of information about financial markets and personal investing.
With just a few keystrokes, an investor with a computer and modem can have access to more educational materials and current market data than ever before.
Investors who venture into the online world, however, should keep in mind that the power of the Internet is also being exploited by investment con artists and fast-buck operators who want nothing more than to separate you from your hard earned money.

Ontario Securities Commission
Focus on Investment Frauds and Scams
OSC Related Links An extensive list of online resources for Canadian Investors.
Identity Theft
Ontario Securities Commission Related Links
RCMP Scam site Reporting Economic Crime Online (RECOL) is an initiative that involves an integrated partnership between International, Federal and Provincial Law Enforcement agencies.

Jim Blue gave a heartfelt memorial tribute in honor of longtime member, Harold Pillon, who served in our Club for 40 years. Harold, who would have celebrated his 90th birthday this month, was a prime example of what it means to be a Rotarian.

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Monday, November 15, 2004
Liz Smith, Detroit Club
Polio Plus and Travels to India
Liz held her audience captive as she described her trip to India and her work with Rotarians administering the polio vaccine to the poorest of children in that country. She said that she suffered culture shock as she viewed the noisy and congested streets and the general unsanitary conditions that the disadvantaged young Indians were forced to endure. Liz told us that she was warmly welcomed by the Indian people many of whom had never seen an American before. She described the difficulties for the volunteers who faced sometimes hostile parents who had been told that this polio medicine would have a bad effect on their children.
She told us that Cuba's Fidel Castro was a leader in polio vaccine administration. He had ordered a 100% administration program over a short period that resulted in the first evidence that a country could be made polio free.
Liz called on all Rotarians to continue to provide financial support in order to ensure that the last traces of this disease are wiped from planet earth.

The Republic of India is a country rich in ethnic and cultural diversity and is the world's largest liberal democracy. India is also the second most populated country in the world with over one billion people speaking about four hundred languages. The Indian economy is the fourth largest in the world, in terms of purchasing power parity, and is the world's second-fastest growing economy. India has grown significantly, in terms of both population and strategic importance, in the last twenty years, attributed to economic reforms.

Polio is an infectious disease caused by the polio virus. The disease can strike at any age, but typically affects children under three. The virus is passed through poor or careless hygiene, entering the body through the mouth, then multiplying inside the throat and the intestines. Once established, the polio virus can enter the bloodstream and invade the central nervous system, spreading along nerve fibers. As it multiplies, the virus destroys the motor neurons that activate muscles. The nerve cells cannot be regenerated and the affected muscles no longer function. Polio paralysis is almost always irreversible. In the most severe cases, polio virus attacks the motor neurons of the brain stem, resulting in difficulty breathing and can result in death. Most children and adults infected with the polio virus suffer only symptoms of a fever; only 1 percent of polio cases result in paralysis.

In 1985, Rotary launched the PolioPlus program to protect children worldwide from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. In 1988, the World Health Assembly challenged the world to eradicate polio. Since that time, Rotary's efforts and those of partner agencies, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and governments around the world, have achieved a 99 percent reduction in the number of polio cases worldwide.

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Monday, November 8 , 2004
Rememberance Day Program
featuring
Scott Fairweather
Canadian Landmine Association

There are some 75 million mines over 70 countries. Civilian casualties are greater than military. This is a joint project with other Rotary Clubs in districts 7070, 7080 and 7090.

The Problem of Landmines - Impact
Rotarians for Mine Action

The impact of landmines on war-torn societies is devastating. Broadly speaking, they impede the ability of mine-affected communities to fully recover from conflicts after the cessation of hostilities. Beyond the immediate dangers to life and limb, landmines impose a heavy economic burden on these communities. It costs between $300 and $1,000 to remove each mine and $100 to $3,000 to provide an artificial limb to survivors of mine accidents. An adult must replace his or her prosthesis once every three to five years, and a child must obtain a new prosthesis every six months.

Legacy Creators Worldwide
Richard Branson,
patron of the
Mineseeker Foundation

More than 70 countries worldwide are contaminated with landmines, rendering vast tracts of land unusable - resulting in an incalculable social and economic cost to countries, many of who are already struggling to cope with famine, disease and drought... The irony is that an estimated 80% of land designated as mined, does not, in fact, contain landmines (Mineseeker Foundation).

And Then Everything Changed A play in One Act Written by Scott Fairweather of the Canadian Landmine Foundation, February 2004
To download this play as a Word File - please click here.

Synopsis of Public-Private Partnerships
The engagement of private citizens, civic groups, corporations, foundations, educational institutions and other organizations in partnership with the U.S. Government has been one of the most exciting recent developments in mine action. (/i) - U.S. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell

Landmine Facts
The UK version of Adopt-A-Minefield raises awareness and funds to clear landmines and help survivors of landmine accidents.

the Mineseeker Airborne Mine Detector the Mineseeker Foundation is developing a system to revolutionize mine detection. By deploying the first operational airborne landmine survey system, the foundation aims to provide the mine action community with a quicker and more efficient survey tool. Additionally, the Mineseeker has the potential to be useful in a number of other areas necessary for development in mine-affected countries.

CLF Newsletter Issue No. 2 Spring/Summer 2004

Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces Website

Veterans Affairs Canada

Canadian Army News

The Role of the Military in Mine Action

A Remembrance Day History of Canada's involvement in War

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Monday, November 1, 2004
Carl Morgan
Mr Morgan has spent his working life as a journalist, retiring in 1992 as Editor of the Windsor Star.

Carl is the author and publisher of Man to MAN.
"Man to Man" is a guide for men who suddenly find themselves the primary caregiver when breast cancer strikes a loved one. This guide is based on Carl's own experiences when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County is pleased to offer
"Man to Man" by Carl Morgan
Click the above underlined text for a free download of the book.
Copyright © Holy Name Knights of Columbus Council 3305

Breast Cancer Facts and Figures for 2003 - 2004

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County
Over the years, Hospice has evolved dramtically ard refined its' approach to caring for patients and their families.

Canadian Cancer Society

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Monday, October 25, 2004
Bill Kowalski
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Detroit Office
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Our speaker today was filling in for his boss, Daniel Roberts, who was called away to other duties. After a brief exercise in American election humour and border crossing observations, Bill turned to a discussion of the changing role of the FBI and the climate in which it now operates. He talked about the impact of The Patriot Act on the mandate of the FBI. Many of the tools the Act provides to law enforcement to fight terrorism have been used for decades to fight organized crime and drug dealers

This world of ours has become an increasingly dangerous place to live in. The responsibilities we give to people like Bill have to be played out in a complex moral, political and legislative environment, especially given the fluidity of international convictions concerning issues surrounding the drug trade, religious dogma, rights to privacy and free expression of views.
Fuelling worldwide unrest are critical issues relating to population explosions resulting in ethnic cleansing, famine, water shortages and plagues.

A 1994 policy analysis paper entitled Prison Blues gave a sobering summation of statistics relating to the United States prison system and the difficult position we have put the people in who try to administer our criminal justice systems.

This paper was written before the days when terrorism visited our shores.
There is now a JTTF (Joint Terrorism Task Force) in Detroit. FBI recruits now are expected not only to have a knowledge of the law and the operation of the criminal justice system but also to be technologically aware, have Internet expertise and be prepared to cooperate with police agencies at home and abroad through common data banks.
For example, a little-known branch of the Defense Department called the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and some of the country's most sophisticated aerial imaging equipment have focused on observing what's going on in the United States. Roughly twice a month, the agency is called upon to help with the security of events inside the United States. Even more routinely, it is asked to help prepare imagery and related information to protect against possible attacks on critical sites. The agency is especially watchful of big events or targets that might attract terrorists - political conventions and sports championship games for example, or nuclear power plants.
The Detroit FBI is now home to a Regional Translation Center that will employ 40 or so translators and be able to translate materials for FBI offices in nearby states. The Bureau wants to create a new cybercrime squad by consolidating all those cases in one unit. Bill concluded his talk by noting that at present, anyone who is fluid in the Arabic language and not afraid to speak before public gatherings, would be a prime candidate for the new job openings being created.

In the United States, the activities of organizations such as the FBI are examined and assessed by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General in semi annual reports to congress.

The Patriot Act

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) NGA) is a major intelligence and combat support agency of the Department of Defense

FBI History On July 26, 2004, the Federal Bureau of Investigation celebrated 96 years of public service. In 1908, a Bureau of Investigation was created by Teddy Rosevelt to investigate corrupt public land scheme in Idaho.
Over the years, its' mandate expanded as the government assigned further responsibilities in response to ongoing events.
This site represents an official FBI presentation of the events and highlights that made the service what it is today.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FBI LABORATORY Officially established as the "Criminological Laboratory" in 1932
The Laboratory currently consists of 35 separate units organized into five functional sections. There are currently 626 employees in the Laboratory. In 1996, the Laboratory conducted 696,543 forensic examinations of evidence and 2,184,998 latent fingerprint comparisons
Current Operations in support of the war on terrorism
Canada is doing its' part in the war on terrorism.
More than 1,500 Canadian soldiers, sailors and Air Force personnel are deployed overseas on operational missions. On any given day, about 8,000 Canadian Forces members - one third of our deployable force - are preparing for, engaged in or returning from an overseas mission.

Our Newest Rotarian
Robert Weir

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Monday, October 18, 2004
Prince Michael of Kent

who visited with us while in the City for the official opening of the new military facility in Sandwich

We also be welcomed District Governor, Jim Ives

DG Jim Ives had the pleasure of inducting HRH Prince Michael of Kent as an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)

From President Bev
What a wonderful meeting we had this Monday - with our special guests and a motivating presentation by DG Jim Ives. It doesn't get much better than that. I hope that you will grab on to at least one of Jim's initiatives - attending more of the District events, making an ongoing commitment to the Rotary Foundation, seeking new and enthusiastic members for the club, striving for perfect (or near perfect) attendance at the weekly meetings, or becoming more active in your chosen committee.
Actions speak louder than words.
What do your actions say about you?

Prince Michael is a cousin to both the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and was a page at their wedding.
As a male-line grandson of George V, Prince Michael of Kent enjoys the titular dignity of prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the style His Royal Highness. However, as the third son of George V's fourth son, there was never an expectation that he would undertake royal and official duties. Prince Michael has never received a parliamentary annuity or an allowance from the Privy Purse. Although he has represented the Queen on a number of state occasions and supports numerous charitable organizations, the prince has to work for a living. He is the chairman of a consulting firm and has frequently appeared in various television programs on the history of the British, Danish, and Russian royal families Reference: Prince Michael of Kent From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent have two children, both of whom remain in line to throne because they are in communion with the Church of England

Monday, October 11, 2004
Canadian Thanksgiving - no meeting

Canadian families celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October with a special dinner for family and friends. Our Canadian Thanksgiving has nothing to do with the Pilgrims landing.
Thanksgiving provides an opportunity for us to look at pioneer life. It celebrates the importance of Canadian farmers for all Canadians.
Thanksgiving dinner traditionally consists of a roasted turkey with cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
The History of the Canadian Thanksgiving is thought to have originated as follows: Around 1578 English navigator Martin Frobisher held a ceremony, in what is now called the province of Newfoundland to give thanks for surviving his journey there. Other settlers later arrived and continued these "thankful" ceremonies.
In 1879, our Parliament declared November 6th as a national holiday of Thanksgiving. Over the years this date has changed. On January 31, 1957, Parliament declared the second Monday in October of each year to be "A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed".

Canada Info
History and Origin of Canadian Thanksgiving
Holiday Crossword puzzles
Annie's Thanksgiving Links Page

Monday,October 4, 2004
Dr. Ramesh Rao and Dr. Shanti Rao
Canada/India Diabetes Prevention Program

Dr. Rao and his daughter Shanti spoke about a worsening worldwide diabetes crisis which they believe can be challenged through nutritional and lifestyle modifications. They described findings from their pilot study in India indicating that diabetes is "highly prevalent" in both rural and urban areas. The Rao's explained how the stressful and sedentary habits of our modern civilization are generating a changing environment favourable to a diabetes explosion. The father and daughter team delineated the mission of their program as an effort
To help the needy get proper nutrition, preventive education and treatment through mass empowerment.
The Rao's described the "Canada-India Diabetes Program Team" as a dedicated group of professionals and experienced volunteers ... committed to raising awareness and preventing the spread of ... the disease.

Our Rotary Club presented the Rao's a cheque for $1000
to help with their diabetes prevention progam

Facts: Diabetes Facts from the Canadian Diabetes Association

Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure. It is a leading cause of death in Canada.

Types of diabetes
There are three types of diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas no longer produces insulin. The body needs insulin to use sugar for energy. Approximately 10 per cent of people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced. 90 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.

Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. It affects approximately 3.5 per cent of all pregnancies and involves an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child.

Is diabetes serious?
If left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of complications, including:

Heart disease
Kidney disease
Eye disease
Problems with erection (impotence)
Nerve damage

The first step in avoiding the onset of these complications is recognizing the risk factors, as well as signs and symptoms that may indicate you have diabetes. Careful management of diabetes, for those living with it, can delay or even prevent complications.

What are the risks?

Risk factors for developing diabetes include the following:

Being:

Age 40 or older
A member of a high-risk ethnic group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent)
Overweight (especially if you carry most of your weight around your middle)

Having:

A parent, brother or sister with diabetes
Health complications that are associated with diabetes
Given birth to a baby that weighed more than 4 kg (9 lb) at birth
Had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or impaired fasting glucose (IFG)
High blood pressure
High cholesterol or other fats in the blood

Having been diagnosed with any of the following conditions:

Polycystic ovary syndrome
Acanthosis nigricans (darkened patches of skin)
Schizophrenia

What is Diabetes? This site is intended for residents of India
Diabetes and the First Nations
First Nations and Inuit health
Ask NOAH About: Diabetes
the Canadian Diabetes Association
What is exercise (physical activity) and what can it do for me?
Takeheart Health Check The Heart Attack Prevention Service

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