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April 21st 2022
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President Mahmud on medical leave
At its meeting April 19, the Board of Directors of The Rotary Club of Guelph approved of our President, Mahmud Hassain's requested leave until October 4 for health reasons.  The board is so thankful for his leadership, his participation in our club life, his passion for Rotary and the pure joy he brings to a room when he's in it with us - and we eagerly anticipate his return to what will be Past Presidential duties and Board service. 
 
The Board appointed Past President Tracey Curtis as our interim President until June 30, and we appreciate her selflessness in stepping into this role with all of its responsibilities at a time that her plate is more than exceptionally full.  On behalf of all club members, please extend your personal appreciation to both of these exceptional Rotarians!
Paul Truex - Celebration of Life - ONLINE

 
On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 1pm, join us online to celebrate the life of Paul Truex Sr. (May 17, 1938 - January 22, 2022).  Here is the link:
Paul was a deeply loyal and active Rotarian for 43 years after joining the Rotary Club of Guelph in 1979. He served as Club President from 1987-1988, as District 7080 Governor in 2001-2002, held various District Officer roles, and notably, was a Paul Harris Fellow many times over through his regular donations to the Rotary International Foundation. 
 
These details barely scratch the surface of Paul's profound influence as a leader and role model within Rotary and our community. He was and will remain legendary, within the memory of our club and our city. Read more about Paul on our website, here. 
 
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Tom Funk Membership Secretary Retires
Tom Funk has been Membership Secretary for twenty years and has given notice to your presidents team that he is eager to let someone else take over this job. 
 
In his own words:  'I have really enjoyed doing it because it gave me an opportunity to get to know all our new members!"  For anyone who knows Tom, you would know the level of professionalism and excellence he has given to this role, and the fun he has had with it - and in turn, the enjoyment all Rotarians have had in such consistency and quality in the work for two decades.  Tom, thank you for your service above self!  Members, please be sure to let Tom know how much you have appreciated his work on behalf of our Rotary family for such a long time at such a high level!
 
Treasurer Trevor Lee to step down
At its meeting April 19, the Board of Directors accepted with regret the resignation of our Treasurer, Trevor Lee, effective June 30. 
 
Trevor's service above self for more than two decades in this very role is a model of leadership, sacrifice and service that emulates what all of us in Rotary hope to achieve over time....consistency, reliability, and trustworthiness.  Losing Trevor will be hard for our club, and we know this was not an easy decision for him to come to either.  Please reach out to Trevor and express your appreciation!
Grant Proposals due for 2022-2023 Rotary Year
Grant allocation requests for the 22-23 Rotary Year must be submitted by April 30, 2022. Email them to Club Secretary, Kerry Johnson. 
This notice is for all committees of the Rotary Club of Guelph, and to interested Rotarians, and those with connections to charities in the community.
Your board of directors passed a resolution at its March meeting to seek written proposals for consideration for our 2022-23 granting year.  Committees, individual Rotarians and those with connections to charities in the community should submit your dreams for what you'd like us to address in the next Rotary year in writing to Club Secretary Kerry Johnson by April 30.
 
We currently do not have a figure as to how much we will be able to grant in the coming Rotary year.  A decent sense from this writer is that it could be around half of last year's granting numbers, based on a sense of fundraising results.  But we are several weeks away from knowing more information, and as such are looking for written ideas during April.  I'd personally like to see a breakdown of things that are felt to be core Rotary grant things - things we feel we ought to do year after year after year, as well as the special projects or considerations that are special to the year ahead only.
 
Currently we also have a review process underway where future granting processes will be clarified, but until that process completes its review, your board is looking for written ideas at this time to begin the process for this coming year.  As the chair of our 22-23 budget and grant allocation processes, I am happy to announce that I would expect your board will oversee some form of all-member consultation in the later Springtime, and I am also hopeful that your board will actively consider both a Spring and a Fall intake for grant applications from committees, Rotarians, and charities in the community as we go forward.
 
Any questions, please reach me at andrew@ideasthatmakesense.ca
 
Andrew Johnson, PHS, PHF +4
President-Elect
Rotary Club of Guelph
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Taking orders now for Mother's Day 

Mother's Day 2022 is on Sunday, May 8th this year. Celebrate your Mom and other special women in your life AND support the Rotary-inspired Food4Kids Guelph charity by purchasing a gorgeous flower basket. Limited quantity - order here.  
Pre-ordered flower baskets can be picked up at Food4Kids Guelph at either of these times:
 
-  Friday, May 6, between 5pm and 7pm, or
-  Saturday, May 7, between 1pm and 3pm
 
Our address is 503 Imperial Road N., Unit 5 (next to KidsAbility).
Phone:  Donna Graham: (‭519) 400-4628
 
For special circumstances, we will do our best to deliver (within Guelph), on Saturday, May 7 by 5:00pm. If this personal service is required, please email Food4KidsGuelph@gmail.com in advance to arrange. 
 
Food4Kids Guelph is grateful to Terra Greenhouses Waterdown for donating 100 beautiful hanging baskets to Food4Kids Guelph for this fundraiser. 
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Lend a hand
Could you spare a couple of hours? Here are two Rotary-related opportunities seeking volunteers.
-  Share your vocational experience at the RYLA Living Library - our club is sponsoring two students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award program this year
-  Help Food4Kids close the weekend food gap for 400 children in our community
    Share your vocational experience at the RYLA Living Library
     
    The fantastic Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) program for 18-30 year olds will take place virtually this year, from May 13-15, 2022 ... and it's fully booked with 35 participants! Our club is sponsoring two wonderful students to attend. The program is an intensive training program that brings together young adults to further develop character and leadership skills and learn about Rotary. On the Sunday afternoon, RYLA is providing an opportunity for RYLARIANS to meet ROTARIANS for one-on-one chats for Rotarians to share their vocational experience with these future captains of industry (which we're sure they will become). 
     
    Please register if you meet the criteria that our District 7080 RYLA program is seeking, as described below.  
     
    RYLA Living Library Invitation - May 15th, 2022 2:00-4:00PM
     
    Are you a Rotarian that enjoys youth service? We are looking for Rotarians that are conversationalists, eager to share and can help facilitate conversations with young aspiring leaders that are attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy. We are looking for Rotarians from the following backgrounds to be a part of this year’s Living Library. These individuals should identify with the following fields or a field similar to the ones mentioned below.
    • Leadership (7)
    • Environmental Science/Sustainability/Management (3)
    • Business/Data Analyst (4)
    • Marketing (4)
    • International Relations/Business (3)
    • Public Management/Urban Planning (4)
    • Law & Justice (5)
    • Social Entrepreneur (4)

    Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis as there are only 34 spots. Email queries to ryla7080@gmail.com 

    Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ryla-living-library-tickets-313949851457

     

    Help Food4Kids close the weekend gap for children in our community

    Food4Kids Guelph could do with a few more volunteer packers to help fill almost 400 weekend food bags on a Thursday morning, between 10:30am and 12:30pm, in readiness for delivery to local schools the next morning. Volunteer and sign up details can be found online here or email Food4Kids or call (519) 838-6692.  
     
    Food4Kids is also seeking a few more regular drivers to help deliver the food bags to Guelph schools on a Friday morning between 9 and 10am. Email our fellow Rotarian, Reny Pietrobon, for more information. 
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    Rotary in person meetings begin April 6th at the ICC. We will be providing concurrent Zoom meetings as well for a period of time.
    Speakers
    Apr 22, 2022 12:15 PM
    Earth Day Program
    Celebrating the Love of Trees that is ... the Rotary Club of Guelph!
    Celebrating the Love of Trees that is ... the Rotary Club of Guelph!
    Apr 29, 2022 12:00 PM
    Bob Bell
    Making the World a Better Place ... One Wike at a Time
    May 06, 2022
    Dr. Eric Lepp
    How an Irish Hockey Team is pulling people together!
    May 13, 2022 12:15 PM
    Shakiba Shayani
    Getting Back to Business
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    Upcoming Events
    Paul Truex Celebration of Life-1pm zoom
    Zoom
    Apr 21, 2022
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
     
    Membership Committee Mtg 4:30pm
    May 02, 2022
     
    IA Committee Meeting 11AM
    Zoom
    May 06, 2022
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
     
    Children & Youth Committee Mtg 9am Zoom
    On Zoom
    May 13, 2022
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
     
    Peace Building Committee fo the Rotary Club of Guelph
    zoom
    May 20, 2022
    8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
     
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    Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries
    Member Birthdays
    Justin Funk
    April 7
     
    Georgia Lavarini
    April 11
     
    Gunter Thase
    April 11
     
    Sue Wigston
    April 11
     
    Bill Stevens
    April 13
     
    Marva Wisdom
    April 15
     
    Liz Sandals
    April 20
     
    Lynne McCurdy
    April 22
     
    Brian Martin
    April 23
     
    Tom Funk
    April 27
     
    Join Date
    Dan Vitale
    April 4, 2008
    14 years
     
    Cyndy Forsyth
    April 6, 2018
    4 years
     
    Ron Hearnden
    April 6, 2018
    4 years
     
    Karl Wettstein
    April 8, 2005
    17 years
     
    Ian Smith
    April 9, 1999
    23 years
     
    Raechelle Devereaux
    April 9, 2021
    1 year
     
    Gunter Thase
    April 15, 2011
    11 years
     
    Ruth Thatcher
    April 22, 2005
    17 years
     
    Kerry Johnson
    April 29, 1988
    34 years
     
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