Rotary Club
of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Welcome to another issue of our monthly bulletin!  Find out who our upcoming speakers are, information about upcoming volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.
 
WHAT'S GOING ON IN ROTARY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD - July 1, 2024
 
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The 2023-24 Rotary Year has come to an end.  I would like to personally Thank all of our Members for their support over the past year.  It has been an Honour and Privilege to serve You and The Club as Your President.  I pass the baton to Jamie knowing he will represent the Club in a manner that will make us all proud to be a Member of the NOTL Rotary Club.

The New Rotary Year starts with a bang with our Canada Day Celebrations on Monday.  Thank you Greg for organizing this event and let’s all put our Red Rotary T-Shirts on and come out and have some fun and fellowship while serving our Community.

Please note there is NO MEETING ON TUESDAY JULY 2ND so we can all relax after the busy Canada Day Event.  I look forward to seeing you all on July 9th.
UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS

Rotary Meetings:
 
July 2 - No Meeting - Everyone can take a break after Canada Day.

July 9 - Katy Herron from Community Crew will talk about how their organization 'Provides Hope to Children One Lunch at a Time' through providing nutritious lunches to kids in our area who need it most.

July 16 - John Boot and Chris Hatch will cover the past year's accomplishments and future years vision for our ISC and CSC Committees.
 
July 22 - Board meeting – 6 pm.

July 23 - Club Assembly.  Jamie will review this year’s Strategic Plan of Action and introduce various ways in which members may get the most out of being Rotarians – Service, Fellowship, and Fun!

July 30 - Bill Charnetski Jr, EVP Health System Solutions and Government Affairs, PointClickCare will provide his vision for a transformed and efficient Healthcare System.
 
August 6 - In line with our Club’s objectives of Service, Fellowship and Fun, Marlene Gallyot will be hosting our Club for a Social Lunch at her home 972 Line 3 Road, NOTL catered by Mick starting at NOON.  Bring Friends and Family.

August 13 - A major Fundraising effort in 2024-25 in our community is for the Ronald McDonald House Project in the St Catharines General Hospital.  Cathy Henry, a Rotarian from St Catharines and Mario De Divitis, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities, South Central Ontario will present the details of the project and how Rotary Clubs are working collaboratively to assist in getting this very important project funded. 
 
August 19 – Board Meeting – 6 pm.

August 20 - Club Assembly.

August 27 - Jodey Porter and Kelly O’Connor, an HR and Refugee Lawyer practising in both Canada and Columbia, will host a discussion on the future of Refugees in Developing and Developed Countries including the Framework of HR law and how it is changing the World.

September 3 - The Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit, based in Ottawa, will present to the club on their valuable and worthy work supporting veterans with service dogs. The CSC committee supported their work in 2024, through a recommendation from Mike Clarke.

September 10 - Our Fundraising Committee Chair Nancy Bailey with Event Chairs will provide highlights and details of our 2024-25 Fashion Show and HHT Events.
 
September 16 – Board Meeting – 6 pm.
 
September 17 - Club Assembly.
 
September 24 – Caroline Polgrabia and Ellen Schonewille from The Family and Children’s Service Niagara (FACS) will provide an overview of their services supporting the vulnerable children in the Niagara region, including an exciting and necessary project that is currently in progress to support their services.
 
 
NOTL ROTARY CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL 2024-25
MONTH        DATE        LOCATION   MEETING FORMAT
July             2              NA              No Meeting
                   9              CC              Lunch Meeting
                  16             CC              Lunch Meeting
                  23             CC              Club Assembly
                  30             CC              Lunch Meeting 
 
 
Community Events
Please click on the link below for an interesting article on fraud:
 
 
 
JOIN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE'S HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S GARDEN TOUR - CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS EXPLORING GARDENS!
 
Date/Time: Saturday, July 6, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 8 sites in Niagara-on-the-Lake with the tour headquarters/information site at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo St., Niagara-on-the-Lake
 
Ticket Prices:
$25 until July 5th, 2024
$30 on the day of the tour (July 6th)
 
Event Ticket site: 

The 2024 gardener's garden tour on July 6 showcases eight carefully cultivated gardens, each thoughtfully designed.  From vibrant flower beds to tranquil water features and meticulously manicured landscapes, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of gardening styles and inspirations.  Participants are invited to explore and savour the beauty of the exquisite gardens at their own pace.
 
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SPEAKERS: if you want to feature as a lunch-time speaker, please contact Cindy Grant in person, through ClubRunner or at grantcis347@gmail.com
 
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