September 1 Bulletin (Aug 30, 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 6 - Cindy Grant - Newark Neighbours

September 13 - Julia Buxton-Cox - Farmworkers HUB

September 20 - Club Assembly

September 27 - David Heyworth - Niagara Region Official Plan

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the following:

* September 10 - Niagara Polo event

* 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.

* 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.)

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