November 16 – Noon:  Club Assembly on Rotary International Foundation:  feature speaker Joe Will at Spirit in Niagara.

 

November 18 - 7-8pm - Rotary 101:  Virtual District Orientation for newer Rotarians. Sign up at  https://rotary7090.org/page/district-calendar-of-events

 

November 23 – Noon:  Food Security in the Niagara Region – feature speakers Amanda Ali and Erin Riseing at Spirit in Niagara.

 

November 30 – 6pm:  Fun and fellowship Event- we will share dinner and possibly games.  Invite your family and friends. You can sign up already!

 

December 1 - 6:30-8pm:  District 7090 International Service Committee Zoom conference.  If you wish to attend please contact Jackie Van Lankveld District ISC Chair as follows:  jackievanrotary@gmail.com. 

 

December 7 - Noon Annual Club Meeting at Spirit in Niagara.

Membership Survey- Thanks to all 50 Members who participated in the survey.  Your feedback was most valuable and greatly appreciated.

 

The Nomination Committee is seeking candidates for the following Board positions: President Elect, Membership Chair and Club Administration.  You may nominate yourself, or another club members- with their approval.  The election will take place at our Annual meeting on December 7th.  Please send nominations to Ken at  klshander@gmail.com

 

Club Newsletter- we are currently seeking member submissions.  Send to David Isrealson             david.israelson@gmail.com

 

Our Zoom team is working on improving your Hybrid Zoom meeting experience. Thank you to our Members patience. We are on a learning curve and we now have a consultant helping us out.

 

The fundraising committee is thrilled to announce that our Ice Wine Martini Party will be returning as a signature event in September 2022. We are looking for volunteers for that committee.  If you are interested in having fun and helping out please contact either Anne Dickson at anne@pigout.ca or Chris Hatch at ch_hatch@hotmail.com

 

The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake Gigantic Garage Sale (former Estate sale) will be held in May 2022.  We would love to have some volunteers for our working committee!  If you can help, please contact Carol Lipsett for more information. Clipsett01@gmail.com

 

Breakfast items needed for the St. George Breakfast Program including Cheese Whiz, peanut butter, red jam and cereal.  Items required until November 26.  Please contact Jeannie Manning.

 

Nov 17 - 19:  Yellow Door Theatre Project (registered charity we support) presents Hansel & Gretel at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines. Book tickets at boxoffice@firstontariopac.ca

 

Holiday House Tour and McArthur Estate Tour December 3-4  -SOLD OUT-  We look forward to this FUN event. Thank you to everyone in the Club for helping.  This is our biggest Fundraiser.  We couldn’t do it without you!

 

Please note that e-transfers can now be accepted to the Club account.  Any questions contact Steve at   steve@themortgageguyniagara.com

 

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.)

 

Bikes for Farmworkers is seeking used bicycle donations.  Please call 289 783 1684, or 905 321 8638 for pick-up of a bicycle.

 

President Patricia welcomed members to the annual Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Dinner, which was held at Ravine Winery in St. Davids.  Several dignitaries were present including Tony Baldinelli (MP), Wayne Gates (MPP), Betty Disero (Lord Mayor Niagara-on-the-Lake), Eduardo Lafforgue (President of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce) and Frank Adamson (past District Governor-District 7090).

 

The evening commenced with the Yellow Door Theatre Project performing a musical interlude.  The young singers sang several beautiful solos, capped off by Louis Armstrong’s famous song ‘What a Wonderful World.’ After the exceptional entertainment, Joan Coyne led the singing of the Canadian and US national anthems.

 

During a delicious dinner, five outstanding Niagara-on-the-Lake Paul Harris Fellow recipients were formally acknowledged for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others: Jane Andres, Brenda McArthur, Dr. Dan Patterson, Stephen Bedford and Bill French.  Their inspiring service to community and personal accomplishments were highlighted.