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Sunday Visioning Session - Was held on Sunday, April 29th - Discussed goals and strategies for the future of our club -Watch in your inbox for an email highlighting the discussion and ideas which came out of the meeting Club Members Jocelyn Briggs provided us with an update on her health, she is beginning to feel better. She thanked the club for the well wishes and the card she received. Positive wishes go out to Ron Strickland Rob Saunders Provided an overview of the success of the Oliver production. A shout out goes out to D & R Construction, as well as Jennifer Simpson for her lovely voice solo Helen Barker Shared with us that the nomination forms for the Paul Harris Community recognition award are now available. Please submit to Helen or Kim your completed nominations for this prestigious non-rotarian award Cameron White May 19th is tree planting day between 9am-12pm. at the Muskoka Conservacy Fairview Avenue. We are looking for 30 volunteers, remember this can be a family event also and bring your shovel! Inspired by RI President Ian H.S. Riseley's challenge to plant a tree for every Rotarian in 2017-2018. Please come out and join us!! Our Main Speaker of the Evening - Brandy and Dave Van Gelder, Jennifer and Brent Jerrett Spoke to us about the R.E.L.A.Y. (Rotarians Enhancing Learning for African Youth) Zambia Project which they participated in on March 3. It was an 8 day international project with multiple Rotarians in our District 7010 as well as supporting clubs in Africa. This is a 5 year commitment project. They provided facts about Zambia including that 16 million people reside there, 2/3 of which live in poverty, 12% have HIV and the average life expectancy is 51. They were seeking to expand the school into 3 classroom blocks which would accommodate over 200 students in kindergarten, grade 1,2 & 3. They also worked with the teacher and the children to develop programs to increase sustainability in their villages as well as educating the children in games like tag, duck duck goose, soccer etc. A needs assessment was performed and new water filters were provided as well as educational supplies and clothing. Each shared their own heart warming Rotary Moments while on their trip. It is a life changing experience that is highly recommended. Going on an international exchange "will build goodwill and better friendships" |
