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Quick Links
Next Rotary Club meeting: Friday, March 24, 12:15pm. Sign up by 2pm on Thursday afternoon before. HERE.
Firesides: 3 opportunities: March 24, April 1 morning, April 1 afternoon. Sign upHERE.
District Governor joint dinner with GW Cluster Clubs: Monday, April 17, 6:30pm. Sign up HERE.
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner - Saturday, April 29, 6pm. Sign up HERE.
Rotary Reading Buddy Program: more volunteers needed for a pilot program, one hour per week at Brant Ave elementary school, reading one-on-one with young students. Details HERE.
Science Fair is still looking for judges: details are HERE.
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Our Club Website - Tip
When you are searching for a link on our club website, and can't seem to find it in your emails, try going to the CALENDAR (under EVENTS). Most times, if you click on the topic, it will take you to the page you need for signing up or getting information.
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Next Friday, March 17th:
Guelph BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library
Come to this meeting and learn something new in our wonderful Guelph community! Register or decline HERE.
Right after our Rotary meeting, the first FIRESIDE will take place at the ICC from 1:45pm - 3:15pm. Sign upHERE. Discussion topics include:
What is the Rotary initiative of this Club that has made you most proud?
When you first joined Rotary, what really helped you settle into the Club?
Is there a local issue that you feel the Club should focus its voice and efforts on?
What is the next step the club should take towards meeting its full potential?
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Previous Friday, March 17th:
Rotary District Awards
Assistant District Governor Tracey Curtis gave special District Awards to Luise Del Rosario and Chris Vandergrift for their extraordinary service through Rotary. Read details and see photos HERE.
Secret 3K report and thanks
Ashley Burr, the volunteer race director of Guelph's first ever Secret 3K run/walk held on March 8th, 2023 was delighted to give feedback on the event and how it exceeded expectations, with Rotary's help. More details are HERE.
Longstanding Executive Director of 2nd Chance, Chris Baginski-Hansen, outlined the beginnings of 2nd Chance in the early 1980s and Rotary's role in that, and how she has seen the organization grow and adapt over her 32 years there (25 as ED). She was thrilled to acknowledge Rotarians who were involved at the very beginning including Bill Stevens and Randy Wilson, and then to also thank Randy Wilson and Reny Pietrobon for their continued, long service on the board of 2nd Chance (Reny with 35 years, and Randy a little longer). Bill, Randy and Reny were all present. It was interesting to hear how much the Internet and technology changed everything in job placements, and also that 2nd Chance now helps people of all ages and professions to find a suitable position - not just youngsters at the start of their working life. What an asset this organization is in Guelph!
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Other news
New stories are frequently added to our club's website. Take a look at these ones on RotaryGuelph.ca.
Rotary District Awards
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