Upcoming Events
April Club meeting
https://www.gotomeet.me/rotary7040/d7040-passport-club
Apr 30, 2019
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District Foundation Walk
Kingston
May 11, 2019
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
May Club meeting, induction of officers for 19-20
https://www.gotomeet.me/rotary7040/d7040-passport-club
May 28, 2019
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District International Service & Foundation mtg.
Jun 15, 2019
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
June Club meeting
https://www.gotomeet.me/rotary7040/d7040-passport-club
Jun 25, 2019
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 

Club meeting

Financial reports and minutes from March 26 are posted in Documents. 

April 30 Meeting
Plans for 2019-2020 will be discussed. PE Chris will outline some of his plans for the year. Our DG, Martha Weaver, will join us at the meeting.

Foundation Walk

Plan to go to Kingston on May 11. There were five of us at the District Training Assembly and I hope to see many more there at the Walk. Registration information is in DocumentsUse a multiple donor sheet to collect pledges.
 
 
Click on the button to donate to The Rotary Foundation.
 
 

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The District Conference is a great time to meet up with other Rotarians and find out what has been happening in the district.
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
CJ Cochrane
April 18
 
Anniversaries
Bob Whyte
Barb Whyte
April 24
 
Join Date
Fred Carriere
April 28, 1998
21 years
 

Executives & Directors

President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Membership
 
Public Relations/Communications
 
Co-chair Rotary Foundation
 
Director Greater Ottawa area
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Director International Service
 
Secretary
 
New Generations
 
President Nominee
 

What a Week!

An Interact club, two new members, and five Paul Harris Fellowships! Read all about it below.

Welcome to our newest members, David Wilder who transferred to us from North Renfrew and Mohamed Omar, formerly from West Ottawa. We look forward to their Meet the Member articles.

We Have an Interact Club

Last week I mentioned that we would be taking over as a sponsor for the West Island College Interact Club. The paperwork went through very quickly. Read more about West Island College Interact on their website https://wicmtl.ca/students-page/community-service/
 
There is no cost involved. Murray is listed as the official adviser but Carol will also go there. We will need to organize some events with our Rotarians. I’m thinking roadside clean-up, or something that they may suggest to us. It is late for this school and Rotary year, but we can work out something for next year. It does help us fulfill one of our goals for the Rotary Citation.
 
There is nothing to stop us from sponsoring other Interact Clubs because we are not hampered by geographic location. It is also possible to have a French Interact club. If there is a high school near you that you think might be interested, contact them and contact me to see what we can get started.
 

Paul Harris Fellows

The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
 
The honour was established in 1957 to show appreciation for contributions that support our Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. It is indeed considered an honour for any Rotarian.
 

Paul Harris Night in Cornwall April 17

It was an honour that evening to address the room full of Rotarians. I explained a bit about our club and how we came about; that there were 20 former Rotarians and six brand-new Rotarians; that we’ve had some leave and once again some brand-new Rotarians come in.
 
People who know me also know that I do not consider a Paul Harris Fellowship an award. It is a recognition as explained above. Some people decide they want to pursue a PHF and make their donations accordingly.
 
Imagine my surprise then when I looked at who should receive a Paul Harris, and I decided that it should be an award this year. I looked at some brand-new Rotarians who came into Rotary enthusiastically and have never looked back. Some brand-new Rotarians who decided to do some of the Rotary service that we are known for, whether locally or internationally. Some brand-new Rotarians who have probably learned more about Rotary in their first year than many other Rotarians learn in a lifetime.
 
It was my pleasure to announce the following Paul Harris Fellows:
 
Laird Coghill
Sharron Czorny
Barry Rowlands
Margaret Shibley
Yves Soumillon
Congratulations to all! You will receive your pin and certificate at a time that we can get together. There are two possible occasions coming up – the camp Sonshine clean-up on May 4, and the Foundation Walk in Kingston on May 11. Let me know which one you are attending.
 
Check out the India Friendship article with input from Margaret and Barry on our home page!
 

Camp Cleanup

Like most of you I have been waiting for winter to go away. 
 
When we last met, we talked about the possibility of doing a one-day project at Sonshine Cove.  The camp for individuals with special needs is 120 km north of Ottawa in Quebec.  We have been waiting for the snow to go (usually by early April, we still have several feet).  We think that by Saturday May 4th we should be able to do our spring cleanup.   This involves cleaning inside (windows, appliances etc.), outside cleaning and raking the grass, beach area -picking up things that have arrived over the winter.  Depending on the skills of those attending there could be some minor repairs.  

We would spend the day, or if you want to come Friday and spend the night that can be arranged.  Let me know if you are interested and available as soon as possible.  Further planning can be done when we know who is coming. (By Len Goddard)
 
 
May is Rotary International's Youth Service Month! During this special month, Rotarians and young members of the Rotary family, including Interactors, Rotaractors, and RYLA and Rotary Youth Exchange participants, are encouraged to develop meaningful connections that last throughout the year. With our new Interact Club, what a wonderful way to start this month!
 
Want to get more involved in Youth Service Month but not sure how to start? 
1. Plan a joint service project with Rotarians and young leaders in your community. 
2. Fundraise to support initiatives that develop young leaders.

Back to the Future   

As a video creator specializing in storytelling, I want to create a video about our club, for your use online and in-person. it may help raise funds too.  Early in the new Rotary year I’ll share a basic storyboard (or plan of the video) for your review and input. With your assistance it’ll help us reach Club goals and raise awareness. Till next week...   Chris Cochrane, PE
 

Newsletters

There are enough newsletter in this bulletin that you should be able to do a makeup just by reading them all.
 
Rotary Training Talk – April. Interesting reading about conscious inclusion
 
Operation Warm April newsletter
 
Rotary Service and Engagement
 
Celebrate Paul Harris with Rotary!
 
Read about Paul Harris, Rotary’s Founder
 
The women of polio eradication: End Polio Now April newsletter
 
Rotary Weekly