This was an in-person meeting and no recording is available.
President's Comments
President Adrian welcomed all to our meeting today in this our 65th week of our 18 month anniversary “year”
Guests
Elena Cristache, guest of Lumi Mironescu
Bell Ringer(s)
Our Bell Ringers today were Emma Marriott (along with husband Ryan), Lew Ford, Erin Way and Bill Proctor who represented our club in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day walk last Friday.
Happy Jar
Martin Jones was happy that our club responded quickly to the request to support a Ukrainian refugee family traveling from France to Winnipeg through Montreal and our region. Their complicated travel arrangements had them staying for one night here in KW and Martin and wife Diane were pleased to provide them with accommodation and to get them back to the airport the next day for the final leg of their journey to Winnipeg. The family traveled through Ukraine and Poland to France where they were assisted by the Rotary Club of Chateau du Loir et Chartre Sur Le Loir and Martin presented one of their club banners to President Adrian.
Wife his wife away in Ireland, Jim Brown is overjoyed to be overdosing on sports with 4 soccer games, 3 NFL games and 3 Blue Jay games just on the weekend alone, and, of course, enjoying the requisite copious beer and snacks that go with the sports viewing.
Lumi Mironescu is very pleased that her daughter Ella is able to volunteer and participate in many of our club activities. She is also proud the Ella has been chosen as the leader of the orchestra at WCI.
Club Announcements
Catch The Ace
Another week and still no Ace of Spades! Last week's winner Klaudios M. chose card #52 revealing the ten of Diamonds. He won the weekly prize of $1,807, our largest weekly prize in this round.
YOU could be our next winner! But you need to have a ticket! When you buy tickets you have a chance to win the weekly prize and if your card is the Ace of Spades you will also win the Progressive Prize which will be over $35,000. The next weekly draw is on Thursday October 6th. The deadline to get your tickets as always is Wednesday at Midnight.
Don't forget that you have to purchase a ticket the week of the draw to qualify for both the weekly and progressive jackpot! When you play Catch the Ace not only do you have a chance to win great prizes but you also win by knowing that the net proceeds will all be going to KidsAbility.
100th Anniversary Projects with the City
The rebuilding of the Duke Street Elevation (Rotary Plaza) behind city hall has seen some construction delays due to additional repair work needed to the unground structure and replace of deteriorating sandstone. As a result the work will likely not be completed until next summer when we will be having a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. However, to have a celebration within our anniversary time frame the plaque for the area will be unveiled and dedicated at a special ceremony at city hall in late November or early December. Stay tunjed for more details!
As has been reported in the media there is now a homeless encampment on Roos Island in Victoria Park. This situation will be dealt with, along with the similar situations in the region through political channels. We, and the city are still committed to having the refurbishment of the Band Stand done but it won’t happen until the area is no longer occupied. All of the planning for the work has been done and once the area is accessible the tenders will be sent out with work to begin shortly thereafter, likely in the spring of next year.
Program Highlights
Our Program today began with a Who Am I by Emma Marriott.
Here are some highlights from her presentation.
Emma is a former Rotary Exchange Student
Went to Sydney, Australia in 2007-2008 from the Rotary Club of Strathroy, Ontario in District 6330 and hosted by the Rotary Club of Macquarie Park, District 9680
The RC of Strathroy was the first Canadian Rotary Club to admit female members
Like most exchange students it was a life changing experience
She still keeps in contact with several of the other exchange students who became friends during the trip
She has other connections to Rotary including a family friend who is a Rotarian and became a Mentor
She has worked for the Canadian Rotary Collaboration for International Development
Since her exchange year she has completed her degree in Business management and French at the University of Western Ontario
She lived in Edmonton for 9 years working for the Alberta Government
Obtained her Human Resources (CHRP) designation
She and her husband Ryan moved back to Ontario in 2020
She has been an HR Director since September earning her CHRL designation in March of 2022 and has been an HRPA Board of Directors since May of 2022
In her Human Resources work her passion is people and culture working on:
Human-Centred Design Principals,
Employer Branding, and
Collective connections;
With a strong desire to help several organizations across a variety of industries
Her personality profile comes out as an ENFJ – Extraverted – Intuitive – Feeling - Judging
We love helping others; genuinely believe that by bringing people together we can do a world of good
Strong ideas and values
Back perspective with creative energy to achieve goals
Receptive, Reliable, Passionate, Charismatic
Emma and Ryan have 3 girls - Eve, Liv and Kate
Emma’s interested include Family, Reading, Yoga, Jogging, high energy workouts, time with friends and exploring Nature
The second part of our program was the Kick Off for our 2022 Online Auction, presented by committee chair, Neil Swayze.
Highlights for this year:
Last year we realized net profits of $25,213, a 20% increase over the previous year
Our goal for this year is for net profits of $28,000, a 10 % increase
For us to be success full we need all members to participate
Each member is asked to bring in At Least $500 in items and/or sponsorships
We are aiming for 80%+ for membership participation, up from 72% last year
The funds we raise allows us to do much of the good work we do in our community
Sources for Sponsors include:
Employer
Major businesses you frequent or have used recently . . .
Major Appliance Dealers
Home Renovations / New Roof
Lawn / Garden Service
Doctor / Dentist / Lawyer / Insurance Broker
Car Dealership
Golf Clubs
Yourself / Friends / Family
Sources for Auction Items Include:
Employer
Retail outlets where you, or your spouse/partner, do regular business and are known to clerks/owner/manager
Restaurants, Theatres you frequent
New retail businesses or services looking to establish themselves in the area
Cold Calls
Personal Donation (you can get a tax receipt)
High Return Items are:
Gift Cards ($50+)
Computers & Electronics
Travel & Life Experiences
Health / Spa / Beauty Care
Outdoor & Backyard Items
Clothing / Fashion / Jewelry
Appliances & Home Décor Items
Power Tools / Lawn Mowers / Snow Blowers
Sporting Event Tickets & Memorabilia / Anything Golf Related
Tools for You already sent as a digital package:
2022 Tip Sheet
2022 Customizable Sample Letter of Request
2022 Sponsorship Form
2022 Donor & Item Information Form
Please help with promotion:
Send email with Auction Site link to colleagues, friends, family
Distribute the Auction Promotion flyer to colleagues, family, friends, service providers, store owners, strangers . . .
Place a lawn sign on your lawn and/or at your office location (be sure to collect and return signs after the event)
Volunteers needed for:
Sign Preparation – stickers and stands, Saturday, October 15 – Hubert’s Warehouse, 975 Bleams Rd.
Participate in the Sign Blitz, Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m.,- Hubert’s Warehouse, 975 Bleams Rd.
Item Distribution on Friday November 25 and Saturday, November 26 – 123 Ottawa St. S.
Closing Remarks & Reminders
President Adrian reminded everyone that there is no meeting next Monday on Thanksgiving. The next meeting will be on Oct. 17th and will be on Zoom.
