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Sep. 20, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
THE MAGIC OF ROTARY happens when Rotarians become aware of a problem and pull together to make a positive difference. Such was the case in mid-2017 when local Rotarians learned that around 5% of school children in our own community risked going hungry on weekends, in families struggling to make ends meet. In Guelph?? We were shocked. Research quickly identified that many children depend on getting free food at school Monday to Friday but often struggle with insufficent food on weekends. Finding that no organization in Guelph was addressing this weekend food gap, the four Rotary Clubs in Guelph pulled together to find and build a solution. By early 2018, a weekend food bag program was launched. It started small, supporting 43 kids at 3 schools. Each year since, the FOOD4KIDS GUELPH program has grown and grown until today the program is now supporting 500 children at 31 elementary schools, year-round. On July 1st, 2024, this Rotary-inspired food program was handed over to the esteemed Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington. Under their umbrella, the program will keep going and growing under its new name, KEEP KIDS FED AT HOME. Come and hear how THE MAGIC OF ROTARY made all this possible. Kindly REGISTER or DECLINE no later than 2pm on Thursday September 19th |
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Terrie Jarvis
Sep. 20, 2024 12:15 p.m.
THE MAGIC OF ROTARY happens when Rotarians become aware of a problem and pull together to make a positive difference. Such was the case in mid-2017 when local Rotarians learned that around 5% of school children in our own community risked going hungry on weekends, in families struggling to make ends meet. In Guelph?? We were shocked. Research quickly identified that many children depend on getting free food at school Monday to Friday but often struggle with insufficent food on weekends. Finding that no organization in Guelph was addressing this weekend food gap, the four Rotary Clubs in Guelph pulled together to find and build a solution. By early 2018, a weekend food bag program was launched. It started small, supporting 43 kids at 3 schools. Each year since, the FOOD4KIDS GUELPH program has grown and grown until today the program is now supporting 500 children at 31 elementary schools, year-round. On July 1st, 2024, this Rotary-inspired food program was handed over to the esteemed Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington. Under their umbrella, the program will keep going and growing under its new name, KEEP KIDS FED AT HOME. Come and hear how THE MAGIC OF ROTARY made all this possible. |
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Sep. 27, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This week Verna Miedema and members of the newly formed Guelph Indigenous Community Council (GICC) will be introducing themselves to our club and sharing their visions and hopes for the future. The group's vision, mission and goals can be found at https://gindigenouscc.org/ You are encouraged you to wear your Orange Shirts to the meeting as this meeting most closely lines up with Orange Shirt day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. As always it is important that your register or decline no later than 2pm on Thursday September 26th |
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ORANGE SHIRT DAY and National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
Sep. 27, 2024 12:15 p.m.
September 30th is Canada's annual National Day of Truth & Reconciliation. On the Friday closest to this day, our club reflects on progress. Be sure to attend for an interesting program! September is also "Orange Shirt Day" so try to wear orange to the meeting.
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Sep. 28, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. UTC-04:00
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Sep. 29, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us to commemorate this year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Rotary Club of Guelph in partnership with TrueNorthAid invite you to bring the family to the Reconciliation Walk in Guelph, Sunday September 29 @ Riverside Park. The gentle walk takes about one hour, any time between 10am and 3pm. Remember to wear your Orange Shirt and bring your own water bottle (Guelph Water Truck will be on-site for free refills). More details are here.
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Sep. 29, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Oct. 04, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Young people are calling on governments to act decisively on the climate emergency. Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN) will support their lead, amplify their voices and add their own to the growing movement for climate action. This Friday we will hear a Presentation from Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN). Their first annual walk and rally took place on Oct 1 - Senior's Day. Please Register or Decline no later than 2pm on Thursday October 3rd |
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Oct. 11, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Oct. 11, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Guelph has a rich history of working on international projects. As the Rotary Club of Guelph begins to revive our international service committee, we'll hear from some of the key rotarians who worked on our more recent projects. Many of our newer members have not heard about some of the great work we've done in international service. We'll hear about: Cameroon
Uganda
Lesotho
India Animal Husbandry
Water First
Rotary Local Lager
As always, please Register of Decline no later than 2pm on Thursday October 10th
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Nov. 08, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Dec. 13, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Jan. 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Feb. 14, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Feb. 23, 2025
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 1905
 After setting up his law practice in Chicago, Paul P. Harris gathered several business associates to discuss the idea of forming an organization for local professionals. On 23 February 1905 Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey gathered at Loehr’s office in Room 711 of the Unity Building in downtown Chicago. This was the first Rotary club meeting. Our 1.2 million-member organization started with the vision of one man—Paul P. Harris. The Chicago attorney formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905 as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF GUELPH BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 1920
On February 23, 1920, 25 Guelph businessmen held an organizational meeting to form a new Rotary Club. Under the leadership of Alex Stewart (a Guelph pharmacist), the club was officially chartered on April 9, 1920 at the Royal Canadian Cafe. Over the years, the RCOG met at different locations for the weekly meetings. Moves from one location to another were usually prompted by changes in membership numbers.
The RCOG went on to sponsor the following nine clubs:
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Mar. 14, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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