Place: Ciociaro Club, 3745 N. Talbot Road, Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0
Today's Program:
David Musyj, David Cooke, Janice Keefer and the LIN CEO to provide an update about the progress of the Mega Hospital Project. $25 for pasta/chicken dinner.
Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, September 18th: TBD
Monday, September 25th: The Walter Hadden Literacy Awards
Monday, October 2nd: Walkerville BIA - Vision for a Vibrant District
Monday, October 9th: Thanksgiving (no meeting)
Monday, October 16th: Dr. Vincent Georgie, Director of the School of Creative Arts and Executive Director Windsor International Film Festival - The Arts as an Economic Driver
President Colleen inducted new member, Mitchell Scherer.
Members were reminded to keep the people of Houston, TX in their thoughts and prayers regarding the devastion wrought by Hurricane Harvey.
Jim Adkin introduced Chief Al Frederick, who spoke on the past 150 years of the Windsor Police Service. In his remarks, Chief Fredrick called attention to the Rotary 4-Way test and its importance in building trust.
Three short videos were shared with the membership. The first presented the early history of the force beginning with its creation in April, 1867. At that time the force consisted of one chief and 3 officers. The second video highlighted the current responsibilities of the 600 members of the Windsor Police Service. The third video provided an overview of officers’ training.
Over $85,000 was raised from their 150-year celebrations, and $55,000 of those funds were donated to a foundation near and dear to our Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) hearts, The Safety Village.
When asked to explain why the Windsor Police Service has been so successful in the community, Chief Fredericks answered, “Trust is the key to success”.
Dr. Saad Y. Jasim elected "President Elect" - International Ozone Association
The International Board of Directors of the International Ozone Association (IOA) elected Dr. Saad Y. Jasim as the "President Elect" for the International Ozone Association, starting January 1st, 2018 to December 31st, 2019. On January 1 2020, Dr. Jasim will begin his term as president of the International Ozone Association.
Dr. Jasim serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, since 1996.
Dr. Jasim is currently serving as the manager, Utilities, for the City of White Rock, B.C. He is the Project Manager for the Design Build of a water treatment plant for Arsenic and Manganese removal.
Youth Exchange Student
To arrange to meet with Fernanada, our new exchange student, please contact Sevda Barin at Sbarin12@hotmail.com or 226-347-6455
The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Debby Grant, the host mother of Fernanda, our new exchange student. She donated the money back to the Foundation Fund for the Ghana Water Project.
Our 2nd major fundraiser! Volunteers are needed for daytime Bingos.
Many thanks to Nick Bibic, Sue Byron, Leona MacIntyre and Michael and Walter Willms for volunteering for the Bingo on August 30th. They will have raised $1000 to support the Adult Assistance Committee.
Battery Box Program
The Battery Recycle Box Program is active. Please drop your used batteries, light bulbs, ink cartridges and other recycle items in the battery box at the back of the room.
The link for last week's pictures (and all pictures for 2016 and 2017) is: