Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) 7911 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, Ontario N8T 3R7
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Program for Monday, November 4th, 2019

 
Remembrance Day Ceremony – Remembering Those Who Served
Keynote speaker: Capitan (Navy) Dan Manu-Popa, Director of Reserves, Canadian Armed Forces, Ottawa. His presentation is entitled “The Royal Canadian Navy Today and Tomorrow.”
 
Military members will be present from the reserve units from Windsor-Essex, including the 31 Service Battalion, HMCS Hunter, the Windsor Regiment and the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment.
 
We’ve also invited a special guest: 90-year old Bernard Cote, a Korean War Veteran. Mr. Cote was part of the 2nd battalion, Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry and served in Korea during 1950-51. In April of 1951 he was part of the heavy fire fight on hill 677. Mr. Cote served our country from 1950 to 1955.
 
Finally, the “Laying of the Wreath” service will be conducted to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country.

For Today's Event:

Registrar: Gerry Pocock
Front Door Greeter: Tony Mancinone
Back Door Greeter: Ed Boycott
Invocation: Romeo Girardi
Four-Way Test: Lou Valente

Upcoming Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Meetings:

  • Monday, November 11 – No Meeting. Hope in the City will take place on Thursday, November 14th at Caboto.

  • Monday, November 18 – Speaker: Dr. C. Lloyd John-Brown. Topic: ElderCollege:  An Educational and Social Experience for Those Age 55 & Better.

Upcoming Rotary Satellite Club of Windsor (1918) Evening Meetings:

  • Tuesday, November 5 – Induction of new members with fellowship

  • Tuesday, November 12 – Preparing Soup at the Unemployment Help Centre and the Mats for Hope Project

Program from Monday, October 28th, 2019

 
Last meeting, Peter Hrastovec paid tribute to Megan Meloche, our archivist and friend who tragically passed away on October 22nd. Referring to her as “an angel that came to our rescue”, she helped our Club with the huge task of archiving and displaying 100 years worth of history for our centennial, including the creation of the incredible exhibit at the Chimczuk Museum. The PHF we were planning on presenting to her was given and displayed at her funeral. “May her memory be everlasting”.
 
Zak Shaw introduced our guest speaker, Aruna Koushik, member and past president of Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland and District Governor Nominee for District 6400. Aruna is “extremely passionate about polio” and has undertaken eight National immunization trips. When she went on her first such trip to India in 2008 (along with Shari Cunningham and others), she explained that the acronym “PAIN” was popular: PAIN referred to the four countries, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria, where cases of polio were still prevalent. It was said that India would be the biggest challenge to be declared polio-free, because of the numerous languages, dialects and religions. How did India succeed? On National Immunization Day, there were 709,000 vaccination booths that vaccinated an unbelievable 172 million children in 1 day! India was declared polio-free in 2014. Aruna says that Nigeria is on the verge of being declared polio-free (will be certified in 6 months). We’re still focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s also time to help by supporting polio survivors. “Let’s continue the fight!”.

Click here for more pictures from this meeting.

 

The Satellite Club of Windsor (1918) Evening

Meeting: Tuesday, October 29, 2019

A brainstorming session led by Linda Morrow and Paula Talbot of the Windsor-Roseland Club was held to hear ideas from members as to service projects, fellowship and possible programs. Once the ideas were listed, members were asked to vote on the 3 ideas which they were most interested in. Meetings will be held highlighting Rotary International’s monthly themes – with corresponding programs, service projects and fellowship.
 

Upcoming Events

Friday, November 8, 2019
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The City Market
1030 Walker Rd.
Free Admission

Visit https://rotary1918.com/page/silent-art-auction for details and to view and/or purchase artwork.

 
Every Wednesday
5:15 - 6:45 pm
The Salvation Army
355 Church St, Windsor, ON N9A 7G9
 
 
Members celebrating their birthdays for the next 2 weeks: 
  • Jim Blue
  • Emma Bufton
  • Jesse Thompson
  • Monique Ritz
  • Sheila Gordon
 
Members celebrating their Club Anniversaries for the next 2 weeks:
  • Bill Wilkinson (33 years)
  • Mohamed Moussa (13 years)
  • Jules Hawkins (11 years)
  • Neil McTavish (8 years)
  • Matt Lahoud (3 years) 
  • Nurlan Turdaliev (2 years
 
This is a notice To Club Members to consider putting their name forward for consideration to serve on the Rotary Club Of Windsor Foundation Fund Board for a three year term starting June 30, 2020. Club members of at least two years as of June 30th, 2020 may self nominate. Nominations must be submitted to myself in writing or email indicating your expression of interest and reason for applying. If you need more information contact myself or any director as listed on the Club web site. The term of office for all elected Directors shall be (3)years. A Director can stand for reelection but cannot exceed (9) years in total. Prior to the AGM The FF Board will present the name(s) of the Director(s) they are endorsing. 
 
Janice Forsyth, Chair
 
 
 
 
Last weekend's Peace in the Streets Conference, held on Saturday at Wayne State University and Sunday at University of Windsor’s Law building, built on the theme of coming up with solutions to Rotary International’s mission: To create a more peaceful, just world without violence.
 
On Sunday, Past District 6400 Governor Dr. Rick Caron, University of Windsor President Douglas Kneale and Director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (Wayne State University) Dr. Fred Pearson led the introductions. Morning panel #1 focused on Human Rights, with panelists Brad Roth (Professor of Law and Political Science, Wayne State University); Theresa Sims (Indigenous Culture and Language Specialist); Alberto Bernal Acero (Mexico Consulate of Canada). Elder Sims gave a powerful speech about her family and her people’s experiences with residential schools, and the struggle the indigenous community still faces every day. Consul Acero explained the trade act of 1974 agreement that allows temporary migrant workers from Mexico to work in Canada and the human rights violations that have at times been experienced. Morning Panel #2 focused on Domestic and Gender Violence with panelists Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri (Filmmaker, photographer, social activist); Mary LaForet (Executive Director, Welcome Centre for Women, Windsor, ON); Jayce Carver (Executive Director, W.E. Trans Support and Allied Service) and Elizabeth K. Landers (Aaron and Marie Blackman Foundation, Grosse Pointe Sunrise Rotary). The 3rd panel concentrated on Indigenous Rights with the panel including indigenous participants from the US and Canada working in ways to advocate and empower native peoples: David Pitawanakwat (University of Detroit Mercy and University of Windsor Law); Sacramento Knoxx (The Aadizookaan); Andrea Pierce (Co-founder and Chair of the Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party).
 
Keynote speaker Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri highlighted the work she has done in film and television, which tackle the devaluation and marginalization of women throughout the world. She was born in India and grew up volunteering for Mother Teresa and from a very young age saw how gender-based violence impacted her country. When she moved to Canada, she realized that unfortunately, gender-based violence is not unique to India. She tries to give a voice to the voiceless with her documentaries. She feels that documentaries target a certain population, but with her work in television (The Handmaid’s Tale TV series), she gets to share these important topics with a broader audience. She wants to reach the hearts and minds of people that would not know these issues.
 
Next up, the focus was on solutions to Immigration in Canada and the US. Panelists included Kassem Allie (Executive Director, Islamic Center of America); Vincent Artman (Professor, Wayne State University); Joseph Younan (Principal, Dougal High School Windsor, ON). Worldwide, more than 21 million people have been forced to seek sanctuary abroad. Current trends and potential solutions to were expressed.
 
The conference ended with a keynote address by Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, who began by thanking Rotarians, “beautiful people with a great heart”. She was heartbroken when she returned to her home of Afghanistan and saw the suffering that was happening, especially to women and children, in the refugee camps throughout the country. She decided that to restore people’s dignity, she would focus on teaching – on education. There were many challenges – children were scared. She found trustworthy teachers, so the children would finally have a place where they could feel safe. She went from camp to camp explaining how education is key. Incredibly, she was able to facilitate 15 schools, teaching 27,000 students. In the face of a brutally oppressive Taliban regime, she secretly used education to empower the people of Afghanistan. The question of polio eradication in Afghanistan was raised by DGE Dr. Noel Jackson. Dr. Yacoobi said that with access to the vaccine – it can be done.
 
 
Congratulations to Jesse Thompson!
 
Photo courtesy of Wetech Alliance
 

WEtech Alliance: The Tech Startup of the Year award recognizes a new startup who has launched their service or product within the last two years. The startup can be pre-revenue and with emphasis on potential as well as realized success.

Congratulations to this year's winner, Hagglefree!

HaggleFree is an innovative idea facilitating a reverse auction for buyers based on the must-have features they want in their next vehicle.

HaggleFree was the winner of 2019 EPICentre UWindsor RBC EPIC Founders Program.

Founder Jesse Thompson and business partner, Brett Hayes, embody the essence of the “Startup Hustle” as they are usually the last team to leave the office.

Again this year,  District 6400 - Canadian Clubs will come together and have an evening of fun and fellowship as we make a "Donation Mountain". Yes, the tradition of the Rotary Socks and Bottoms project continues.  

Socks, underwear, diapers, adult incontinence products, sleeping bags hats, mitts, and scarves will be collected by Rotary Clubs, to be distributed to various agencies to help the homeless and those in need.  This year we have added toilet paper to the items being collected.

Rotarians and their families will be invited to attend the Socks and Bottoms dinner on December 11th to build a "Donation Mountain". Please save the date.

Please contact our Club's Socks and Bottoms representative, Rebecca Rivard at rrivard@easterseals.org to arrange donations.

 
 
 
Stories are due November 15th:
 
 
The Salvation Army needs your help with their Soup Kitchen on Wednesday nights. For more information, please contact Susan Falodun at falodun@uwindsor.ca, call her at 226 347-1565 or sign up online!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Youth Exchange program is open to high school students between the ages of 15.5 to 18. If you want to explore the world, experience new cultures, meet tons of new people and make life-long friends (or if you know someone who would!) learn more about the program and apply to be a Rotary Exchange Student today! Visit https://rotary1918.com/sitepage/youth-exchange or call the office at 519-253-6382
 
Raffle Winner:
Greg DeHetre - $42.00
  
Happy Bucks:
$52.65
 
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.
 
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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.

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To have your meeting posted, contact the Rotary Office at 519-253-6382 or suzanne@rotary1918.com