Rotary Meets the Community!

A special after work event where the commnity of Etobicoke meets the Rotary Clubs in Etobicoke.

The event is hosted by Donna Child Gallery. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. This is a complementary event, but, we would like to ask you to bring your business card for an opportunity to network with members of the Etobicoke Community.

Rotary has been part of the fabric of the community for over 90 years. Rotarians live by the moto: Service above Self.  We are sure you have run into Rotarians througout the community over the years, the Rotary Peace Park, the largest Ribfest in Toronto, the Toronto Ribfest. For over 20years Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park has been the largest event in Etobicoke. 

In Etobicoke there are 3 Rotary Clubs, The Rotary Club of Etobicoke; The Rotary Club of Toronto West and Rotary Club of Toronto Tibetan. 

You are cordially invited to join us for this event. 

Please register.

We look forward to see you!

Speaker - Steve Rutledge

With the assistance of our International Team, we will welcome, Whitby Sunrise Rotarian,  Steve Rutledge as our speaker

Steve is passionate about helping the people of Laos.  Which is known as the most heavily bombed country in the world and has the highest number of unexploded ordinances per square mile, Steve has seen the need first hand and devotes  about four months each year investing his time to provide water and sanitation to the most remote areas in Laos.

This will be an exciting and informative meeting

Please join me on the 24th of April.

Also a reminder:

April 27th - Rotary Peace Park - clean up - more information to be recieved from Liam H.

Lynda

The 4th Annual Rotary ‘GREAT LAKES WATERSHED CLEANUP’ is fast approaching. On Saturday April 27, 2024, thousands of
Rotarians & Non-Rotarians alike, on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. border will roll up their sleeves to collect refuse along
the shoreline, and innumerable waterway tributaries to the Great Lakes basin. 

New Member Induction

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

This is always a very special event.  Our new members will have an opportunity to give their classification talks in addition to the induction ceremony

.  Please plan to attend and support the newest members of our club.

Pizza and salad tonight -  Cost - $15.00

This is a community event not to be missed.

George Hull Centre

Susan Chamberlain

Wednesday, May 22^nd, 2024

Location ---   Old Mill – 21 Old Mill Road.

Please RSVP

1. 70% of all adult mental illness starts in childhood.
2.  Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 15-24 in Canada.
3. 5 out of 6 children in Ontario with a diagnosable mental health disorder will not receive the treatment they need.
4. Early treatment can result in 60-75% reduction in mental health problems.

Luncheon - Old Mill 

May 22, 2024 - 12:00 p.m.

Speaker - Susan Chamberlain - George Hull Centre

Susan Chamberlain is the Executive Director of the George Hull Centre for Children and Families, a comprehensive children’s mental health centre in Toronto, serving children from birth to age 18 and their families.  She began her career working with children and families at Cavan Youth Services in Peterborough, before returning to school to complete her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto.  After graduation, she worked at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre for nine years, primarily in the Rural Treatment Centre as a family therapist, before joining the George Hull Centre as the Director of Residential and Day Treatment Services, overseeing two adolescent live-in treatment programs, a substance abuse program and a day treatment program.  She was appointed Executive Director in 2016. 

At The Old Mill

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.

Rotary Club of Etobicoke - location 4195 Dundas Street West 

1.    ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM (RYLS) participants,    ---    Sofia Buzdon & Reece Pollard

Sofia & Reece will share their experiences at our Rotary sponsored Leadership Camp

2.     Martin Bogusz -   Therapeutic Healing

BIOGRAPHY

• At age 17, Martin studied Chinese Medical Energy Healing Chi Gong, with professor Li Jiuan Hua of the University of Shanghai head of research in bio-energy healing methods for the whole of China
•  Martin  now In the fourth year of Chinese Medical Chi gong Energy healing he studied Chinese Foot Massage therapy (reflexology) and has continued in the field of energy healing and foot therapies since then
• Martin also studied Thai Massage Therapy under private instructors specializing in Northern and Southern Forms of Thai Massage Therapy from Thailand
•  Received training for Sui Ko Do techniques from Master Mitsuki Kikkawa
• •Successfully obtained three levels of Japanese Reiki in Gendai and Komyo systems under Elyssa Mathews, and is pursuing the teachers level currently in Gendai Reiki
• Graduated as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in 2004, From Canadian College of Massage And Hydrotherapy
•  Completed two year program in Chinese Massage Physiotherapy known as Tui NA, in Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu School of Canada
•  Graduated from Chinese Acupuncture Doctorate in The Institute of Acupuncture of Shiatsu School of Canada
• Currently continuing studies in Japanese Acupuncture and Tao Shiatsu

UPDATE ON RIBFEST 24!!!       AMAZING IS HAPPENING THERE!!!

We hope to see a full house tonight - finger foods

 Donation to Polio Plus

Good evening Fellow Rotarians,

Our last regular meeting of the year - June 26th, 2024

Speakers - Ian Lancaster & Safia Ahmed - 

Subject:       Child & Maternal Care in Somalia

Ian Lancaster - An Arch Klump Society Member and Rotary International Peace Committee.

Ian comes from a long family tradiiton of Rotarians, his father was a former district governor in Windsor, Ontario.  Ian has been president, Rotary Coordinator, Peace fellowship mentor, etc. etc.  He will share with us his Rotary experience and any insight he has for assisting Safia in her quest for a hospital for Maternal & Child care in Somalia.

Other topics:   RIBFEST!!  It's going to be AMAZING!! 40 new citizens to be sworn in; spronsorship $'s over the top; our very own Jay Douglas will be performing etc. etc.  Gerry and his committee have out done themselves.

The 2024 Ribfest Committee is nearing the finish line planning for the 2024 Toronto Ribfest

This is our club's premier fundraiser event and paramount to it's success is volunteers

The Ribfest committee is reaching out for volunteers in a number of areas.

If you have a SMART CERTIFICATE, please let us know.

Other wise, click on below or reach out to 

HERE IS THE LINK

Toronto Ribfest is back in 2024! Canada Day BBQ Extravaganza!

Toronto Ribfest: 100% volunteer-run, with all proceeds reinvested locally via the Rotary Club of Etobicoke. More in: https://torontoribfest.com

Our year ahead -- Together

June 24th, 2024 - Old Mill Toronto

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Special Guests

Visitor from Ukraine - Viktoria

Assistant District Governor - Jobson Easow - 

Speaker: - Irena Setnik - Silver Creek Preschool

Silver Creek has been serving children with physical and developmental challenges since 1975 when local parents petitioned the provincial government for funding and support in starting a program to serve the pre-academic and therapeutic needs of their children.

The school has grown from seven students in 1975 to more than 60 children being served annually. 

Club House Meeting - August 7th

Informal Fireside Chat

Discussion topics:

New Brochure

Projects and Fellowship for our New Year

Board Meeting update

What would you like to see happen?

Baseball - August 21st. - with our Youth Ribfest Volunteers

Please RSVP so I will know how many sandwiches to order.

See you at the clubhouse.

Lynda

Luncheon Meeting

August 28th

Old Mill - 12:00 p.m.

Ribfest update

Speaker:   Dawn Sutherland- new ED for Anduhyaun Woman's Shelter.  As you know, our club has supported both Anduhyaun and Nekenaan Women's Shelters,  this promises to be a very interesting presentation.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you on the 28th.  We have lots to talk about.

RSVP

Event Invitation from the Rotary Club of Woodbridge

This year's fundraising efforts will benefit WAVES OF CHANGES FOR AUTISM.

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Woodbridge Humber River Festival & Frog Race! Join us for a day of fun at Nort Johnston District Park where we will have exciting activities for the whole family. Watch as 2000 frogs race down the river to the finish line in our annual frog race competition. Enjoy food and merchandise vendors, DJ & Live Music, and children's activities throughout the day. Don't miss out on this fantastic event that supports our community initiatives.

FREE ADMISSION FROG RACE TICKETS $5 PER TICKET

See you there!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rotary-club-of-woodbridge-humber-river-festival-frog-race-tickets-914939407397

The Rotary Club of Etobicoke

Cordially invites you to our Rotary Club House

 4195 Dundas Street West, Suite G10

Near Corner of Prince edward Drive and Dundas Street west

Special Presentation to 3 Volunteer Students

Tristen Miller - Silverthorn Collegiate

Jacob Pabian - Silverthorn Collegiate

Tehilla Odigie - Michael Power

(Student families are Welcome to attend)

Free Parking Just west of the Club House

Hand's On update with Gill and Community Service for the futre

Rotary Club Meeting

September 25th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Please see Correction to the 25!!  -- Wednesday

Speakers:  Haven on the Queensway

                               Heather Fullerton is the Director of Development and Susan Carbone is the Special Events and Projects Director.      

                     Susan and Heather are both very involved in support for our community through Haven's Moms and Tots Programs, Seniors Programs, Hope With Wheels Mobile Program, Clothing Closet and the large Haven Food Bank. 

Updates:  Rotary Peace Pole - Ceremony -  September 20th - Iosif

                 Thanksgiving Drive -  - October 2nd - bag drop off & pick up on Oct. 6th 2:00 p.m. - Iosif

                Foundation Walk - October 6th - Fairy Lake - Markham, Ontario - support your team

                Octoberfest, October 9th - Location - TBA - Lynda/Mario - Hallowe'en packing for shelters

                 Hand's On -  September Activities - Gill

                  Polio update   - Ron Miller

Lunch:  Soup & Sandwiches -- $25.00

Please let me know if you will attend -- Thank you.

Lynda

ROTARY CLUB OF ETOBICOKE

ACTIVITY UPDATES FOR OCTOBER

ANNUAL ROTARY FOUNDATION WALK

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH - MARKHAM, ONTARIO

COME OUT AND BE PART OF OUR ROTARY ETOBICOKE'S TEAM OF WALKERS

OR

PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT FOR ANY DOLLAR AMOUNT 

OUR GOAL IS $2,000 

OUR CLUB WILL MATCH YOUR PLEDGE TO OUR FOUNDATION UP TO A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,000.

A LITTLE ABOUT OUR ROTARY FOUNDATION

1.  Our accountability and transparency have earned The Rotary Foundation 12 straight years of four-star ratings — the highest possible 

2. With the funds we raise, we help support global projects in our  areas of focus and it also enables us to partnership with other clubs on a world platform.

3. Currently, our club has a Peace Scholar, Henry Off, studying in Amsterdam - Peace Scholars are supported and paid through the RI Foundation

Details

8:30 AM Registration and light breakfast

10:00 AM Walk