Place: Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. Windsor, ON N8X 4K2
Today's Program:
Rotary Reflections by Past President Lex McCrindle on Past President’s Day
For Today's Meeting
Reporter: TBD
Registrar: TBD
Front Door Greeter: TBD
Back Door Greeter: TBD
Invocation: Ron Arkell
Four-Way Test: Jim Blue
Upcoming Meetings:
February 5: Centennial Speaker #1: Peace and Conflict Resolution with guest speaker Frederick S. Pearson. Note that this meeting replaces the lunch meeting that day. Registration: 5:30 pm, Dinner: 6:00 pm, Program from 6:30 - 7:30, Caboto Club. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Click here to Register Now or call the office at 519-253-6382.
February 12 – Youth Exchange Auction
February 19 – No meeting (family day)
February 26 – Dr. Norman King, Professor Emeritus, Principal Iona College, Coordinator of the Interfaith Coalition
March 5 – World Service Committee Report
March 12 – Dr. Joseph Myers, UHS Doctor of Optometry and co-founder of the Eye Health Institute, University of Michigan
March 19 – TBD
March 26 – Douglas George, Consulate General of Canada, Detroit Michigan
Kevin Smith, CEO of Goodwill Industries Essex/Kent/Lambton, spoke about the history of Goodwill in our area, as well as the organization's mission: You Donate. Someone Works. By supporting Goodwill Industries, you're supporting our community and employment programs. Goodwill is committed to making a real difference in people's lives, and their employment programs and services help people with employment barriers gain confidence, skills and independence.
Rotarian Romeo Girardi, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Resources at Farrow Ltd., presented an incredibly generous cheque on the company's behalf. Funds are to support the Club's Centennial.
Members celebrating their Club anniversaries this week. Thank you for your commitment:
Jennifer Charron (1 year)
Rotary Clubs of Essex County Blood Drive Challenge starts in February, and February 10th is Rotary Day. Contact Dennis Segatto for details.
Congratulations Ron Arkell, recipient of the Rajir (Roger) Mann International Service Award (2018)
Rotarians - support BANA, our community partner, by attending their Speakeasy Gala event:
In honour of our 35th Anniversary the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) is having a celebration and you’re invited!
“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, you get to walk into ours.”
Journey with BANA as we send you back in time to the days of prohibition with their “Roaring 1920’s Speakeasy” themed gala on Saturday, February 17th at Caesar’s Windsor.
Be part of the festivities as we acknowledge three and a half decades of service provision to Windsor and Essex County and help us launch the future of treatment and education in our community.
Not your average fundraiser; we`re “Putting on the Ritz” for this elegant affair. Whether you’re in vintage apparel or modern formal dress you’ll be transported back in time as the sounds of
smooth jazz fill the air, zoot suits and flapper dresses are all the rage, and good times are had by all.
Don’t miss musical performances from the Windsor’s Favourite Jazz Group – “the Brian Burke Quartet” and “Some Guys who like to Sing” along with a special appearance by “the Windsor Circus School,”
unique photo opportunities and over $10,000 in raffle prizes including:
2 round-trip tickets to any regular WestJet Destination
Vacation destination packages
A Spitfires Suite package
Original art and Home Décor pieces
Photography sessions
Auto detailing
Dental and Vision packages
…and much, much more!
A fun-filled evening of surprizes, entertainment and excellent food is on order for this swanky affair so join us for Valentine’s Day because this is the event for you.
So get on your “glad rags” and come along with us for a night to remember.
Be a part of the Club's significant fundraiser. To volunteer please contact Coordinator Walter Willms at 519-966-7150 or walter.willms.windsor@gmail.com. He, or a designate, will be in attendance at every bingo.
2018
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10:00 to 4:15
(Payout Duties)
11:30 to 4:15
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Many thanks to Gord Faas, Connie Martin, Michael and Walter Willms and Randy Winters for working the Bingo on January 19th. 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 to see Club pictures for 2016 and 2017 is: