Events

Let's start the New Year with Celebrating!

Jan. 08, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Welcome back and let's Celebrate Doreen Kajumba's Classification talk

Meeting Date:- January 8th, 2025 @ 6pm

Where: - The Clubhouse - 4195 Dundas Street

Cost - $15.00

Programme

Doreen Kajumba and her journey to Canada -

"You can never Cross the Ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the Shore":

Also, an update from your board on their meeting of January 7th.

Bingo Status -- Tom Sanderson

Ribfest - Gerald Lue

RLI & Learning Tuesday's - Iosif Ciosa

Please RSVP - Accept or Decline.

Lynda

Jan.

Luncheon Meeting

Jan. 22, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ROTARY CLUB OF ETOBICOKE

Club Meeting - January 22, 2025

Please note:

The Old Mill has increased their prices - the meal's price will be raise to $25.00 and when we include gratuity, WiFi, parking and taxes the amount comes to $32.75. Ron has recommended, for ease of accounting, to collect $33.00 per attending member. We will be discussing this increase at our next board meeting.

In the meantime ----

GREAT NEWS!!

The Rotary Club of Etocioke as won the Outstanding volunteer service to the community Award.

(email from Yvan Baker MP)

The recipients of the Community Recognition Awards have been selected by a community-based selection committee who themselves have a wealth of volunteer experience.

Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Etobicoke on this well-deserved recognition of your team's hard work and significant contribution to our community. Thank you for making a difference in our community!

I would like to invite you to my New Year’s Levee and Community Recognition Awards on January 26th, 2025, starting at 2:00pm at the Plast Huculak Centre, 516 The Kingsway, in Etobicoke Centre, when the awards will be presented. The presentations will begin at 2:30pm.

Thank you to all for my amaziang birthday party!!

I have asked our District Diversity Chair, Shauna Moore, to speak on the 22nd and I await her reply.

Lynda

Board Meeting

Feb. 04, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Club Meeting

Feb. 12, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Classification Talks

https://meet.google.com/tct-mtnr-dqz
Or dial: +1 320-372-1123
PIN: 880036378

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Rotary Club.

Rotary Etobicoke - Building Community and Connections

Rotary Rollers - The Coldest Night of the Year

Feb. 22, 2025 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

It's cold out there and the Rotary Rollers will do something about it!

This February 22nd, club members, family, and friends will be walking and fundraising for the incredible Haven on the Queensway, an organization that provides vital support to individuals and families facing hurt, hunger, and homelessness in Etobicoke.

You can support the team online or join the walk in person! We kindly ask each walker to consider donating a minimum of $20, as we aim to surpass $1,000 in donations.

We are grateful for your donations! Thank you so much!

The donations will be made directly on the Coldest Night of the Year website.

-> To donate to the team

-> If you want to participate, create your account and join

Doug Hartry - Rotarian Extraordinaire

Feb. 26, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Doug Hartry - Past President - Rotary Club of Etobicoke

Our Rotarian Family

Speaker - Nancy Hartry

Nancy Hartry is a best selling children's author. Her novel Watching Jimmy won the Canadian Library Association's Book of the Year Award 2010 and was a finalist for the TD Bank's Canadaian Children's Literature Award, the Geoffrey Bilson Historical Award and the OLA's Golden Oak Award. She is a past president of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP).

Also, Doug & Maxine's daughter, Sue Hartry, was our millenium President - A true Rotarian Family

In attendance - St. Augustine Centre - Recipient of the Doug Hartry Legacy Fund

Other Information - From Ron Miller's Bulletin

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Team Meeting - zoom - February 19th - 6:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 16th - Route down Yonge Street
Rotary Leadership Institute - Centennial College - March 29th - 3 members have already registered
Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium - April 10 - 12th
Watershed Cleanup -- April 26th - Rotary Peace Park - bottom of 11th Street

Future Club Meetings

March 26th - Diversity - Shauna Moore - Chair of District 7070 Diversity Team - Old Mill - 12:00 p.m.

March 12th - Classification Talk - Ade Finni - Club House - 6:00 p.m.

Luncheon - Wednesday,February 26th

Feb. 26, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Please register or decline for Wednesday's Luncheon at the Old Mill,

Thank you

Lynda

Luncheon Meeting

Feb. 26, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Luncheon

On February 26, at Old Mill, we will have Ms. Nancy Hartry as a keynote speaker.

Biography: Nancy Hartry is the author of two picture books, Hold On, McGinty! and Jocelyn and the Ballerina. Nancy finds inspiration for her stories in the antics of her children and her larger family, as well as strangers who have no idea that their quirks and foibles will find their way into books. Watching Jimmy grew from her short story “Thunderbird Swing,” which appeared in Secrets, published by Tundra Books. She is currently writing another novel, inspired by her short story “Fore,” which appeared in First Times, also published by Tundra Books. When Nancy is not writing stories, she works as a lawyer. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Rotary Club.

Rotary Etobicoke - Building Community and Connections

Board Meeting

Mar. 04, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

International Women's Day Celebration

Mar. 06, 2025 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

You are invited to a special District 7070 celebration of International Women's Day! We have invited some women who have contributed significantly to Rotary and have powerful stories to share about their unique Rotary journeys and making positive changes in their clubs and communities.

We look forward to hearing from

Sonam Choeden, Deb Murray and Lynda Ryder!

They will inspire us to make magic happen by getting involved and leading!

Women continue to be leaders and change agents in District 7070 and Rotary. Join us for an evening of conversation, motivation and fellowship!

District 7070 is incredible because of the many "Women of Action" who work passionately and tirelessly to make "magic" happen locally and globally!

"Where there is a woman, there is magic." (Ntozake Shange)

Join us for a conversation, inspiration and fellowship with some of the "Women of Action" in District 7070

Thursday, March 6, from 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $17. Light refreshments will be served.

Link to sign in: https://rotary7070.org/event/international-women-s-day-celebration-2025/

Parking will be in Founders Lot 2 @ Durham College. Parking will be $3.00. Parking map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BxKBqPJyHQpXacNG8

Stay tuned for an agenda!

We would love for you to join us in person; however, if you cannot make it, a link to join online will be provided shortly.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Shauna Moore - shaunanmoore@gmail.com

ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!!

Mar. 12, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

SPEAKER - ADETUTU FINNI - CLASSIFICATION TALK

iN ADDITION,

WE WILL BE PUTTING ROTARY STICKERS ON BOXES OF TEA FOR THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

Tonight, our St. Patrick's Day team will meet at the Exhibition to deliver more tea and work on the float (we will send pictures)

It's been a very busy month and lots more to come:

1.March 16th - St. Patrick's Day Parade - join your district and your club on Sunday morning to walk down Yonge Street -- Rotarians & families welcome

2. March 19th - President Elect's training

3. March 26 - Diversity talk with District Chair, Shauna Moore at the Old Mill - 12:00 p.m.

4. March 29 - Rotary Leadership Training - We have 3 members signed up

5. Aprl 9th - Evening meeting at the Clubhouse - John G.'s Classification talk

6. April 23rd, Old Mill luncheon 12:00 p.m. - speaker regarding indigeneous water

7. April 26th - Saturday - Watershed Clean up -- Etobicoke Collegiate with the Interact Club & Clean up at our own Rotary Peace Park (floot of 11th Street

Mark your calendars!!

Choose one or all -- you will find a warm welcome.

Lynda

2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mar. 16, 2025

TBD

St Patrick's Day Parade Contribution

Mar. 16, 2025 7:28 a.m. - 4:28 p.m.

Contribution for the Parade

Rotary Peace Conference - 2025 - Zoom Event

Mar. 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Harmony of Peace at the Rotary Peace Conference! Be part of an impactful evening with the theme:

Diversity, equity and Inclusion

Mar. 26, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

SHAUNA MOORE - CHAIR

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION FOR DISTRICT 7070

Biography

Shauna Moore is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead at Ontario Shores Centre or Mental Health Sciences. She continues to develop and lead the Equity and Inclusion initiative which aims to foster an environment of belonging for patints, staff, volunteer and the community

Shauna is also a part-time professor at Durham College in the Social Service Worker programme. She is passionate about creating barrier-free spaces for students to learn and chaive success.

Shauna is committeed to building community where everyone can find their place; have their voice heard and be celebrated for their uniqueness.

We will also have an update on our very successful St. Patrick's Day Paarade

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Luncheon Meeting

Mar. 26, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Luncheon

On March 26, at Old Mill, we will have Ms. Shauna Moore as a keynote speaker.

Biography: Shauna Moore is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lead at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. She continues to develop and lead the equity and inclusion initiative, which aims to foster an environment of belonging for patients, staff, volunteers, and the community.

She is also a part-time professor at Durham College in the Social Service Worker program. She is passionate about creating barrier-free spaces for students to learn and achieve success. She built a post-secondary program, the RISE Program that supported under-served and equity-deserving youth to find pathways to post-secondary and worked to create pathways to meaningful employment for students with learning and intellectual disabilities.

She is committed to building community and creating spaces where everyone can find their place, have their voice heard and be celebrated for their uniqueness.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Rotary Club

Rotary Etobicoke - Building Community and Connections

Board Meeting

Apr. 01, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Classification Talk & Ribfest Information

Apr. 09, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Classification Talk - John G

&

Ribfest Chair - Gerald L.

Please join us for a very important Meeting on April 9th at the Clubhouse - John, our resident electrician will give us his classification talk and Gerry will update & recruit us for duties for our Ribfest.

We will also welcome two new members - Julie A. and Daniela N.

Important future dates

April 15th - Learning Tuesday - Membership with Joan Barrett - District chair (zoom meeting)

April 23rd - Old Mill Luncheon - Water First - Indigineous Water (In person)

April 24th - District Environmental Symposium- (zoom meeting)

April 26th - Watershed Clean-up - 9;00 a.m. Rotary Peace Park - Foot of 11th Street in Mimico (by Rotary Pool)

10:00 a.m. - Alex Marchetti Park - Richview Interact Club and Rotarians

11:00 a.m. - Behind Etobicoke Collegiate - Interactors & Rotarians

May 10th - District Assembly - Centennial College (Scarborough Campus) - 8:00 a.m. (In Person)

Let's make this year Rotary "YOUR WAY"

Lynda

Club Meeting + Classification Talks + Ribfest kick off

Apr. 09, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

On April 9th, at the Club House, at 6 pm.

Classification Talks - John Gaidatsis

Gerald Lue - Toronto Ribfest kick off

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Rotary Club.

To register: https://rotary7070.org/Redirect/GotoOld/?ResourceId=767&AccountId=50157&EventId=85a77a0f-ca64-49f7-922a-b84485d889bd&TimezoneId=Eastern+Standard+Time

Learning Tuesday - Membership Workshop - Online

Apr. 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Luncheon Meeting

Apr. 23, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Luncheon

On April 26, at Old Mill, we will have Ms. Teresa McDonald-Thuro, Development Manager at Water First, as a keynote speaker.

Biography: Teresa brings 19 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations and event management to the Water First team. She enjoys connecting and collaborating with donors and community organizations to realize their philanthropic goals while supporting Water First's mission. She graduated from Carleton University with an Honours Bachelor of Journalism and English.

About Water First:

Water First is guided by the Indigenous youth and young adults who participate in our programs, our Indigenous staff and board members, local Indigenous community partners, and by members of our Indigenous Advisory Council. Our collaborations are built on respect and meaningful partnerships, with Indigenous youth and community partners at the heart of our work. While we strive to meaningfully engage with many Indigenous individuals through our work, we do not identify as an Indigenous-led organization.

Water First is Canada’s leading charity dedicated to working in partnership with Indigenous communities to address local water challenges through education, training and meaningful collaboration. To date, we have collaborated with over 90 Indigenous communities across the country on environmental and drinking water projects, along with hands-on water science education with youth. Our work is guided by the priorities and needs of Indigenous partner communities. Through collaboration, we are supporting sustainable access to clean water by focusing on building trust, meaningful partnerships, and lasting results.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Rotary Club

Rotary Etobicoke - Building Community and Connections

Water First

Apr. 23, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

WATER FIRST

ASSISTING FIRST NATIONS WITH CLEAN WATER SUPPLY

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING WHICH WILL GIVE US INFORMATION ON WHY OUR WATERSHED CLEAN-UP IS CRITICAL TO ALL

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT OUR LUNCHEON TABLE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2025

12:00 P.M.

Wathershed Clean-up Rotary Peace Park

Apr. 26, 2025 9:00 a.m.

Meeting at the bottom of the 11th Street.

Wathershed Clean-up Tom Riley Park

Apr. 26, 2025 11:00 a.m.

Meeting at the Tom Riley Park behind Etobicoke Collegiate Collegiate (ECI)

Board Meeting

May 06, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Club Meeting - Ribfest

May 14, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

RIBFEST

ROTARY CLUB OF ETOBICOKE

MAJOR FUND-RAISER- MEETING

Please join us at the Clubhouse 0 4195 Dundas Street West) for updates and assignments.

As you know, this is our club's Canada Day weekend to shine and raise monies for our communities.

Please RSVP so that we know how much food to bring.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!! --

GO LEAFS GO!!

Lynda

Ribfest Meeting

May 14, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ribfest updates by Gerald Lue.

Jack Cooper Hike for Dorothy Lee Hike

May 25, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dorothy Lee Hike annual Jack Cooper Hike for Hospice is a great way to have fun, make new friends, get some exercise, and, most importantly, support our activities. Rotary members can participate and will get a t-shirt.

Save the date for the 2025 hike

More at: https://dlhospice.org/events/jack-cooper-hike-for-hospice/

Classification Talks

May 28, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

CLASSIFICATION TALKS

FOR

THE IRENE KAUSHANSKY & PHILIP BROWN TEAM!

A very exciting first for our Rotary Club, it's the dynamic duo of Irene & Philip. They will be delivering their joint classification talks.

Irene is passionate about Real Estate, her clients and her Community as evidenced by the time and effort she has given us at our BINGO duties. As an aside, Irene is also a swimmer!

Philip's background is in business and has an education in social work. In 2006, Philip decided to leave his role as a VP Operations and apply his business acumen to the world of Real Estate. Philip was the lead at our Watershed clean-up at our Rotary Peace Park.

Classification talks are the most well-attended Rotary meetings, it gives all our our members a chance to welcome and celebrate our new members.

Join us at the Old Mill luncheon on the 28th day of May.

Please RSVP so that I can order the appropriate number of lunches.

Luncheon Meeting

May 28, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Jun.

Board Meeting

Jun. 03, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Jun.

Fireside Chat

Jun. 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

ROTARY MEETING

JUNE 10, 2025

CLUBHOUSE

As we wind down our year, we have two meetings before ribfest. My recommendation is for us to have what we call in Rotary, " A Fireside" chat whereby we meet to map out our goals and strategies for next year plus talk about what's important to you as a member of our club.

This will be a "Bring Your Own Snack" meeting - We will provide water and also some potato chips/Doritos/Cheetos

Please let me know if you plan on attending. I know we have so much going on right now and I think we need a "just us" meeting.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and anyone.

Lynda

Jun.