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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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Oct. 18, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Last week, if you were lucky enough to join us, you heard about the recent history of international projects that our club recently completed. They were completed through the power of Rotary International's Global and district grants. Rotary Internation also runs Polio Plus, which has been an extremely successful campaign to erradicate Polio. Last week you saw "Who", "Where" and "Why" Rotary International is important. This week, we'll talk about "What" RI is and "How" it can help local Rotary Clubs (like ours) do great work around the world. World Polio Day is October 24th, so, we'll take some extra time to talk about Polio Plus in advance of that day. Remember to Register or Decline for this meeting no later than 2:00pm on Thursday October 17th. |
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Oct. 25, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Its never a meeting to miss when we have one of the leaders in our community speaking to us. This Friday we welcome the Chief of the Guelph Police Service and the Deputy Chief of Police. Looking forward to your fellowship this week. Please Register or Decline no later than 2pm on Thursday October 24th. |
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Nov. 01, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We choose local is a new business with roots in Guelph looking to support local business. They're going to present to us how they plan to accomplish that. 86% of Canadians say supporting small businesses is important and yet only 13% do most of their shopping at small businesses. Why the Gap? Consumer behaviour changed after two years of lockdowns. They are no longer willing to go into a store unless they know what the store carries, prices and the store's return policy. Plus, without the reach of local newspapers, it's impossible for local stores to reach their marketplace. We Choose Local has been designed to bridge the gap. It's an ecommerce platform for locally owned businesses, providing the information consumers want to shop local with the added convenience of shopping Remember to register no later than 2:00pm on Thursday October 31st đź‘» |
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Nov. 08, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Nov. 08, 2024 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This Friday we hear from Bill Ramage, Father-in-law to Crista Renner. Bill Ramage was born in 1923 in Winnipeg to new Canadians from England and Scotland. His father , severely wounded in the First World War became a woodworking teacher in the public school system. Their house was a neighbourhood hub during the depression where children felt welcome to drop in for a bit of lunch and they became a popular place because they were able to share and serve during such a hard time.
Bill left high school and a promising career as a professional hockey player to join the RCAF in 1941 and head to his assignment in northern England as an avionics.
Bill will share some of his stories and entertain questions about some of his memories from the war, and his return to Canada.
Respectfully, please register no later than 2pm on Thursday November 7th
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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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