OFFSITE MEETING - OUR ANNUAL PICNIC AT RIVERSIDE PARK
Our meeting on June 6th was a casual get-together, thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended. There were none of the usual meeting formalities, but there is always news worth sharing! The stories below are on our club website.
MARVA WISDOM TO RECEIVE AN HONOURARY DEGREE FROM UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
Our amazing Marva, incoming president of our club, is one of eight people who will soon receive a well-deserved Honourary Degree from the University of Guelph. Details are here.
BOOKMARK THESE TWO DATES FOR OUR CLUB MEETINGS
Friday, June 27th will be the end-of-term meeting for our 2024-2025 club president, Brian Martin
Friday, July 11th will be the start-of-term meeting for our 2025-2026 club president, Marva Wisdom
ROTARY SUPPORT FOR THE ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL - JUNE 13, 14, 15
Our club is stepping up to help with the 39th edition of this annual event. Volunteers are needed! Details are here.
TOUR DE GUELPH IS COMING UP FAST - JUNE 22
For the 12th year, our two sister clubs (Guelph Trillium and Guelph South) are supporting this fabulous event. 75% of the funds raised go to the Guelph General Hospital, and 25% of the funds raised are shared equally by the two Rotary Clubs, to support the charities that they each support. Registration for riders closes on June 18th. Details are here.
ROTARY RIBFEST - VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
Our sister club, Guelph Trillium, will be hosting this iconic Guelph event for the 27th year, August 22-25. We love volunteering to help out at this event, just as members of other Rotary Clubs come out and volunteer with us for Sparkles In The Park. We're one big happy Rotary family, doing good in our community!
Please complete our club survey. It only takes 10-15 minutes. The results will guide us in prioritizing what aspects to focus on for a stronger club. It can be completed and/or delivered at the next couple of Friday meetings, or completed online at this link or through this QR Code. Click HERE to download a blank copy of this survey form.
COMMITTEE ROLES & ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROTARY YEAR
Our 2025-2026 committee structure will be aligned to reflect Rotary International's 5 Avenues of Service which are:
Club Service
Vocational Service
Community Service
International Service
New Generations
Marva is working on committee assignments for the 2025-2026 year, with member outreach to be completed by June 12, 2025. If you have a committee preference; have not yet been assigned to a committee; need more information as to committees, please email her at: marva.wisdom@gmail.com