September 15 Bulletin (Sep 14, 2022)

Rotary Club

of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Welcome to another issue of our twice-monthly bulletin! Find out who our upcoming speakers are, information about upcoming volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.

Are you ready for a fun night with good friends, and fabulous food and wine?

Join us for the Icewine Cocktail Party – the party of the year!

When: Saturday, September 17th, 2022 | 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Where: Hiscott House | 78 Prideaux Street

Wear: Black and white casual dress

Icewine Cocktail Party Fundraiser
Held in the gardens of Hiscott House, the beautiful home of Rick & Gianna Dritsacos, it's an evening that brings the community together with good cheer and delicious food.

There will be food stations from local restaurants including: Masaki Sushi, BarBea's Caviar Shooters, Cheese Secrets Raclettes and a Beef Tenderloin Carving Station by PigOut.

Passed appetizers and sweet bites will also be available.

Icewine, wine, sparkling wine, and beer will all be served.

Enjoy all of these great delights while listening to the live band 'The Athertones'.

Ticket Price - $150 | $50 tax receipt available

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS. THEY GO FAST!

For inquiries, contact email: Chris Hatch

Rain or Shine Event

Funds raised will benefit Red Roof Retreat and Rotary International Projects.

Upcoming Meetings

Weekly meetings are held at the Community Center at NOON. Reservations are not required - JUST COME!

The current Theme for our Meeting Speakers is “WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD”

September 20 - Club Assembly

September 27 - David Heyworth - Niagara Region Official Plan

MEETING OF THE MONTH!

COME ONE COME ALL TO OUR SEPTEMBER 27TH MEETING AS IT IS VERY SPECIAL!! NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE A SPECIAL SPEAKER, DAVID HEYWORTH COMING TO OUR CLUB TO TALK ABOUT THE NIAGARA OFFICIAL PLAN RECENTLY APPROVED BY OUR REGION, BUT IT IS ALSO THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF ROTARY’S DISC GOLF COURSE SPONSORED BY THE CSC COMMITTEE. PAUL LALONDE WILL WALK US TO THE COURSE AND PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN.

MARK IT IN YOUR CALENDAR

October 4 - George Webber will be presenting the background and objectives of the Niagara Burial Grounds Rejuvenation Project currently underway in the NOTL Community

October 11 - John Boot will be speaking about projects headed by the ISC Committee demonstrating Rotarians are People of Action

October 18 - Club Assembly

October 25 - In recognition of International Polio Day around the world, Bill French will provide a brief history of what we Rotarians have accomplished and what still needs to be done to end Polio.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the following:

* Icewine Cocktail Party - September 17

Volunteers are needed for the Icewine Cocktail Party which takes place on September 17th. There are many different jobs available from September 16 to 18..

Friday 16th:

Pick-up/delivery and garden set-up.

Saturday, 17th:

Traffic duty, Set-up, Food and drink service. (Alcohol service requires Smart Serve). Clear-up after the event.

Sunday morning 18th:

Garden clean-up.

Jobs require varying amounts of time and commitment.

TO VOLUNTEER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL JOAN COYNE AT

905 468 5743 OR E-MAIL joancoyne46@gmail.com.

* Newark Neighbours Porch Pickup - September 24 10am-4pm

As our Rotary Club did last Year, we will be supporting the Newark Neighbours Porch Pickup on September 24th. This Food Drive is essential as THANKSGIVING is almost here and Newark Neighbours needs to fill their cupboards to provide support to the NOTL Community. The Process is simple - Cindy Grant will be compiling the Pickup lists and we go out and pickup the food and deliver it to Newark Neighbours. We still need Volunteers - contact Carol Lipsett for details - clipsett01@gmail.com or call 905 321-2392

* Holiday House Tour - December 2 and 3

The dates have been set and the gears are turning. Thanks again to Lorna Penman, the 2022 Holiday House Tour Committee has a full line up of lovely homes for this year. Brenda and Blair McArthur are opening up their doors for an evening program again and look forward to welcoming many guests through their estate.

On Dec 2 and 3, the first weekend in December, we will need almost 200 volunteers and hope that YOU can help us make it our Club’s biggest fundraising event. Grab your phone and highlight the dates. This year the SignUpGenius App will help make volunteering in your preferred time slot even easier. Stay tuned for more details.

Fran Boot

HHT 2022 Chair

E-Transfer Accounts for NOTL Rotary Club

Please note that e-transfers can now be accepted to the Club account.

Club side - club@niagaraonthelakerotary.ca - please use this for all non-charity transactions (i.e. membership dues, in-person meal purchases, ticket purchases - Paul Harris dinner, Burgers and Bingo, Niagara Power Station etc.)

Charity side - donations@niagaraonthelakerotary.ca - please use this for all charity transactions (i.e. donations, fundraising ticket purchases etc.)

Websites to Remember

LAST CALL FOR TICKETS - BUY NOW!!