Monday, June 18, 2007
John Ferguson

Topic:United Way

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United Way/Centraide of Windsor-Essex County is a community solutions leader, working with agencies, government, business and labour to find lasting solutions to health and human service issues that affect people in Windsor-Essex County.

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Monday, June 11, 2007
John Fairley
member of the Bingo Industry Group
Topic: "What The Future Holds For The Bingo Industry"

A whole new bingo experience began officially may 1, 2007. Changes in Ontario's bingo rules and regulations have allowed bingo to evolve.

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Bingo Player Magazine

the Bingo Industry Group

Bingo News from Windsor City Hall

Game plan: the business of Bingo

Kay Curtis
Topic:Kenya Trip

Kay Curtis gave a power-point presentation on her recent trip to Kenya. Kay has now started a project to raise money for a school in Nyeri, Kenya, beginning with a Tea Party at her house on June 24th at 2 o’clock. A donation of $20 is requested.

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• RCBowen KENYA page
  
  
• Sukuma Wiki a community-edited encylopedia of Kenya
  
  
• Kenya history
  
  
• The Canadian High Commission in Kenya

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Monday, June 4, 2007
Larry Wright

Topic:Children of the Dump

PDG Larry Wright presented a very moving story about the ‘Children of the Dump’ in Chinandega, Nicaragua, who sift through the heaps of garbage, desperately looking for something to eat and/or salvage.

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about children living on city dumps around the world and a process to eliminate this horrible condition

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• Children of the Dumps The Rotaract Club of Hiram College
  
  
• Nicaragua’s Children of the Dump
  
  
• Poems For Honduran Street Kids
  
  

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Monday, May 28, 2007
Dr Ross Paul
President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Windsor
Topic: A commitment to the future

Dr. Paul, President of the University of Windsor, talked about some of the recent achievements of the University and its role in the establishment of three new areas for special development - the Environment, Automotive and Social Justice. He also spoke of the University taking a lead role in the development of a new medical school.

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• Dr. Ross Paul biography
  
  
• To Greater Heights: An Enhanced Culture for Learning This document sets out a vision and processes for achieving it for the period 2004-2009 inclusive.
  
  
• State of the University Address - January 26, 2007
  
  
• CCE Newsletter Centre for Career Education Keep informed of the new developments and events at the U of W Centre for Career Education.
  
  
• Higher-Edge international education consulting
  
  

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Monday, May 21, 2007
No meeting…..Victoria Day

Victoria Day, The Sovereign's Birthday, and sometimes referred to as Firecracker Day, has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
In recent years, fireworks displays have migrated from Victoria Day to Canada Day (July 1).
May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845. Canada observes Victoria Day according to a 1952 amendment to the Statutes of Canada which established the celebration of Victoria Day on the Monday preceding May 25.

• Victoria Day - Canada A Page From the KIDPROJ Multi-Cultural Calendar
  
  
• Queen Victoria
  
  
• Celebrating Victoria Day
  
  

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Monday, May 14, 2007
Clare McLeod Awards
Secondary School Volunteers
Zora Sanson chaired the meeting

Each year scholarship awards are presented to top volunteers from each of the local high schools. It is amazing to hear about the good works that these students have performed while they carry on with their studies.

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• Catch the Spirit
  
  
• Youth volunteerism
  
  
• Information on Volunteering
  
  
• Volunteer Resource Centre
  
  

"People and Progress"

• it must be related to happiness - a feeling of well being, empowerment and freedom encased in a framework of responsibility and accountability
• it suggests an improved standard of living that is not just an accumulation of goods and services
• it requires that value and judgmental changes shape our entrepreneurial spirit to create harmony with nature and the environment
• it is imperative that we increase our productivity to pay for society's protective institutions
• it is enhanced by technological improvements affecting both science and medicine
• there must be adequate opportunity to enjoy leisure time for pursuit of the needs of the philosophical side of humankind
• there needs to be a recognition of the true worth of individuals that is not just based on hero or celebrity worship
• we must develop an understanding to accompany our exploding knowledge database
• society must pay due attention to the values and discipline of the family unit in order to control the social problems that a civilization generates in the decline of these basic values

Other Clare McLeod Talks

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Monday, May 7, 2007
Foundation Meeting
Shari Cunningham

Shari and her "MY FUND" Foundation team outlined to Rotary members how the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) will finance the $1.5 million donation made last week to the John McGivney Children’s Centre and the Maryvale’s Rotary Home of Adolescent and Youth.
The Team members first showed the existing financial position of the "MY FUND" and then presented a 10 year projection of the fund's financial outlook. It was explained that the 1.5 million in donations were to be distributed in equal packages over a seven year period. An historical perspective was given on the development of the fund in support of the projections.

Rotarian Walter Willms called upon all Club members to commit themselves to a Pre-authorized Remittance Plan in support of the "MY Fund" Rotary Club of Windsor Foundation Fund, the Rotary International "OUR FUND" or the Children's Safety Village.

President Maureen announced that a $36,000.00 donation is being made to the Children's Safety Village in order to retire their construction debt.

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• Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Foundation Fund page
  
  
• Rotary International Foundation Fund Committee Activities
  
  
• Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Foundation Fund Committee Page
  
  

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$36,000.00 donation
to the Children's Safety Village

This week, the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) followed up on its donations last week of $1.5 million dollars by donating another
$36,000 to the Children’s Safety Village.
This gift allows the CSV to pay off the outstanding amount on their original building loan. Once again this was accomplished through the Rotary Club of Windsor Foundation Fund, from which the club obtains funds for projects judged deserving by the club and Rotary Foundation Board.

This gift allows the CSV building to be completely debt-free.
The Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)’s
total contribution to the CSV
will then be almost $500,000.00.

The CSV was built in 2002 after many years of planning and work by members of The Rotary Club Of Windsor (1918), sister Rotary clubs, and other dedicated members of the community. It is run by the Children’s Safety Village board as an independent entity.

The mission of the Children's Safety Village is to nurture safety and to eliminate preventable injuries and fatalities through education during a child’s formative years in a creative, fun-filled and interactive environment

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Monday, April 30, 2007

Topic:Major Club Announcement
Speaker: President Maureen Lucas

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Rotary Club Of Windsor (1918)
Donation of $1,500,000.00

The Rotary Club Of Windsor (1918) has a rich history of giving, both internationally and locally. On Monday, April 30, 2007, the Rotary Club Of Windsor (1918) made one of the most significant announcements in the club’s eighty-nine year history pertaining to two important local organizations. President Maureen Lucas, President Elect Shari Cunningham and Past President Peter Hrastovec announced:

$500,000 to
Maryvale’s Rotary Home of Adolescent and Youth

as well as

$1,000,000 to
the John McGivney Children’s Centre.

Both of these contributions were towards the construction of their new facilities.

This MEDIA RELEASE gives details about the donations

John McGivney Children's Centre

Rotarian John McGivney with Children from the Centre
Rotary President Maureen Lucas
President Elect Shari Cunningham



Rotary Home for Youth, Stabilization and Discharge Planning Program

Letter to the Windsor Star Editor thanking the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) for its' donation Maryvale_sign-a.jpg

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• Rotary donations history
  

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Hearts That Light the Way (PDF File)

the "Hearts That Light the Way" 20th Annual Awards Ceremony was held at the Caboto Club on Tuesday, April 17, 2007.


Our own John McGivney received the "Volunteer City - Spirit Award" that recognizes a volunteer who has displayed dedication and long standing commitment as a volunteer of 10 years or more in agencies or other formal networks of giving in Windsor/Essex County.

Rest not. Life is sweeping by; go and dare before you die.
Something mighty and sublime, leave behind to conquer time.
Goethe

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Monday, April 23, 2007

Topic:Art in the Park
Host: Margurite Reid
Speaker: Julia Conlon (local artist)

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The 2007 Art in the Park show will take place on June 2 and 3, 2007

This is the 37th year for our club's involvement with Art in the Park and a special year for Willistead Manor - its' 100th anniversary. We have arranged some special entertainment and showings in the Manor during this year's exhibition.
Our A in P planning committee has been very active in working with local arts groups in an attempt to make sure that we are all working toward mutually desireable goals. If the weather cooperates, this is going to be a great year for our guests. artists and the Manor.



Art in the Park Chairperson, Margurite Reid, prepares her committee
for any eventuality during the annual walk-about Willistead exercise.

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LAST CALL FOR ROTARY MEMBERS!
SPECIAL ‘ART IN THE PARK’ ADVANCE TICKET BARGAIN.
8 TICKETS FOR $20 PLUS A FREE POSTER.
SEE NORM OR ART (under the umbrella).
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• Art in the Park Web Site
  
  
• Rotary 1918 Art in the Park page
  
  
• Portrait of Julia: Conlon sets up kids' booth at Art in the Park
  
  

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Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

Rotary (1918) members, Walter Willms, Norm Wheeler, Don Snyder, Bev Lounsbury, Lex McCrindle and Walter Hadden were honoured at
the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards presentations.

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Monday, April 16, 2007

Topic:The Fine Art Of Knowing Scotch Whiskey
Speaker: Allan Kidd Jr.

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'Whisky has suffused the ethos of Scotland to a degree unequalled by any liquor in any other culture' (Derek Cooper, 1983)

'Whisky and freedom gang thegither' wrote Robert Burns. Scottish history is much to do with 'freedom' - independence from England and centralised authority; independence of mind (one of the reasons why the country has produced such a phenomenal number of inventors and 'Fathers of' so many sciences); independence of spirit.
from Whisky and Scotland

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• The Art of Drink, Lochan Ora Scotch Liqueur
  
  
• scotch whiskey research - 187 document(s)
  
  
• Ability to Distinguish Whisky from Brandy
  
  

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Monday, April 9, 2007

Topic:Area Development
Speaker: Matt Fischer, CEO,
Windsor & Essex County Development Commission

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The purpose of the Windsor-Essex County Development Commission is to provide the following valuable services to the City of Windsor, Essex County and the Town of Tilbury: to attract new business, capital investment and other assessment and employment-creating exercises; to aid in the strengthening, diversification and growth of existing businesses; to maintain an attractive business and economic environment through constant contact with the apppropriate government agencies and community groups; and to promote the region as a desirable business location.

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Our speaker gave us a quick analysis of the Windsor-Essex business situation, by sector, over the past several years. He then spoke of the opportunities to improve the local job producing scenario. After his talk he fielded questions from the audience. During his talk, he mentioned a number of recent books he had read which focused on the changing world wide business environment.

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• The Windsor-Essex County Development Commission
  
  
• Choose Windsor
  
  
• Windsor-Essex Small Business Enterprise Centre
  
  
• The High Technology Environment for Environmental Business Success - Windsor and Essex County, Ontario, Canada
  
  

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Monday, April 2, 2007
Speaker: Larry Dumouchelle
Crime stoppers Board Member

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Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the community, the media and law enforcement designed to combat crime and keep our streets safe. Crime Stoppers programs are operated as not for profit charities and are managed by a volunteer board of directors who take responsibility for fundraising and paying rewards to individuals who anonymously call with information that helps solve crime.

Why Do We Need Crime Stoppers?
Because Crime Stoppers works. It is an extremely effective crime fighting concept that solves crime and keeps our streets safe.
In any investigation police and other law enforcement agencies encounter individuals who will not directly provide information. The three key reasons are:

1. Fear of reprisal
2. An attitude of apathy
3. Reluctance to get involved.

Crime Stoppers breaks through these barriers by giving people the opportunity to provide information without directly speaking to police or having to testify in court.

Rewards are paid for tips that lead to the arrest and indictment of people charged with felony offences and to date Crime Stoppers statistics show a conviction rate of some 95 percent.
Today there are some 1,200 Crime Stoppers programs in 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Central America and the Caribbean.

Crime Stoppers Inc. - P.O. Box 60 Windsor, Ontario N9A 6J5
258-8477 or 1-800-222-8477

• The Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers
  
  
• University of Windsor Crime Stoppers
  
  
• City of Windsor Crime Stoppers Web Site
  
  
• Crime Stoppers International
  
  

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