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Gail Touchie
Mar. 29, 2018
Puslinch-based "Scientists in School" provides young scientists from Kindergarten to Grade 8 with classroom workshops that are curriculum-aligned and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) focused. We extend science learning outside of the classroom with community-based workshops for ages 3-13 at camps, daycares, after-4 programs, libraries, and more. Our presenters bring subject expertise, discovery-based learning methodologies, and specialized materials and equipment making every workshop hands-on. |
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Caborca Mexico - Rotary Polio Immunization Days
Apr. 05, 2018
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Apr. 05, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Countdown is on! The 2018-2019 Rotary starts on July 1st. All Club Members are being invited to attend one of the three Fireside Chats being held, in order to provide input and help incoming President Linda Main and her new Board of Directors in setting goals and priorities for the upcoming year. Your input is very very important!!! If this date is convenient for you please "ACCEPT" this invitation - if it's not convenient then you can accept either of the 2 other invitations that you will receive. If you have any problems with the registration process, let Secretary Dianne Paron know and she can help get you registered for the Fireside Chat of your choosing. THANK YOU as we all work to "Be The inspiration" in 2018/19 - we look forward to meeting with you. |
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Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Apr. 12, 2018
This is the 3rd annual event to recognize 100 of the tireless volunteers within 10 organizations throughout Wellington County, who give so much of themselves and expect so very little in return. In addition, the Rotary Club of Guelph South will be making donations to each of the selected organizations as a ‘thank you’ for everything that they give to those in need. At the 2017 event, $10,000 was distributed among the 10 volunteer organizations. |
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Apr. 17, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Countdown is on! The 2018-2019 Rotary starts on July 1st. All Club Members are being invited to attend one of the three Fireside Chats being held, in order to provide input and help incoming President Linda Main and her new Board of Directors in setting goals and priorities for the upcoming year. Your input is very very important!!! If this date is convenient for you please "ACCEPT" this invitation - if it's not convenient then you can accept either of the 2 other invitations that you will receive. If you have any problems with the registration process, let Secretary Dianne Paron know and she can help get you registered for the Fireside Chat of your choosing. THANK YOU as we all work to "Be The inspiration" in 2018/19 - we look forward to meeting with you. |
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Apr. 18, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Countdown is on! The 2018-2019 Rotary starts on July 1st. All Club Members are being invited to attend one of the three Fireside Chats being held, in order to provide input and help incoming President Linda Main and her new Board of Directors in setting goals and priorities for the upcoming year. Your input is very very important!!! If this date is convenient for you please "ACCEPT" this invitation - if it's not convenient then you can accept either of the 2 other invitations that you will receive. If you have any problems with the registration process, let Secretary Dianne Paron know and she can help get you registered for the Fireside Chat of your choosing. THANK YOU as we all work to "Be The inspiration" in 2018/19 - we look forward to meeting with you. |
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200 Comfort Quilts Project
Apr. 19, 2018
Royal City Quilters Guild members are making “comfort quilts” that bear the Rotary Club’s logo on back labels. They have finished 170 as of the end of 2017, 85% towards fulfilling their funded promise to deliver 200 comfort quilts. Rotary Club of Guelph South is proud to sponsor their batting requirements towards these 200 comfort quilts.
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Apr. 22, 2018 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
We, as a community, know the importance of charities and other non-profit organizations and what they give to the people within our Community. Within each charity or non-profit is a group of volunteers that is responsible for much of the charity's success. These are the tireless individuals that provide support, skills, talents, and abilities to give someone hope and strength and the courage to face another day. They do not ask for accolades; they give their time generously without any expectation of reward. The Rotary Club of Guelph South is pleased and excited to announce the 3rd Annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch at Cutten Fields. This will be an event to recognize 100 of the tireless volunteers within 10 selected charities or non-profits throughout Guelph and Wellington County. In addition, we will be providing donations to the selected charities as a thank you for everything that they give to those in need. We look forward to honouring those volunteers at this time of appreciation! |
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FOOD4KIDS for Guelph/Wellington/Dufferin
Apr. 26, 2018
In Guelph-Wellington it’s estimated (and acknowledged by our local school boards) that 1,500 to 1,800 children in our local schools experience food insecurity in their homes – marginal, moderate or severe. Food insecurity refers to inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints. Food4Kids Waterloo-Wellington provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 14 years and under with limited or no access to food each weekend. Packages of healthy food are prepared by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend. The four Guelph Rotary clubs, together with The SEED, have formed a steering committee to bring Food4Kids to Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin. All four clubs have provided startup funding and The SEED is providing free space, purchasing power and logistics management. Note: The SEED is a community food project of the Guelph CHC, a collaborative initiative of community partners in Guelph & Wellington with the shared vision of strengthening the local emergency food system, using the power of food to build healthy communities and addressing the underlying issues of food insecurity and poverty. Tom Armitage (The SEED) is Distribution Co-ordinator, Garden Fresh Box Co-ordinator |
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Best Version Media
May 03, 2018
Leah DeSpiegelaere (pronouced “Duh-Spee-Gler”) came to Guelph back in 2000 to complete her Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing. After graduation she spent 7 years in Arts Administration helping theatres and orchestras sell subscription series tickets then moved on to corporate retail working for Cadillac Fairview shopping centres for another 6. Through the career transitions with different companies, Leah always found great joy in the connections that she made with and for the individuals that she encountered. And that is what she loves the most about the neighbourhood magazines she is currently producing … having the ability to connect residents in neighbourhoods with each other and with the local businesses that surround them. In addition to the Guelph publications, Best Version Media magazines serve over 500 neighbourhoods in North America, 100 of which are in Canada. So, though Leah’s day-to-day work is extremely local, she does have the support of a larger organization behind her. When you get your hands on the publication I’m sure you will think “Yes Leah, it is a magazine. I have seen a magazine it feels like a magazine and I’m sure it works just like a magazine.” But today she will be sharing with us the many reasons why it is so different than what you have seen before. |
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Students from Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School that we sponsored
May 17, 2018
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May 24, 2018
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May 26, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
All are welcome! 3 times per year we clean a stretch of Brock Road roadsides between Aberfoyle Mill and Hwy 401 as part of the Wellington County "Adopt-A-Road Program". It ‘s exciting, it’s fun, and you will not want to miss it. Fresh air, exercise, fellowship and excitement.
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May 30, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
This will be the fifth and final meeting of the 2017-2018 Rotary Club of Guelph South Board of Directors. Please be sure to respond to this email and advise your availability for this date so that we can ensure that we have a quorum. The primary focus of this Board Meeting will be to set a Budget for the 2018-2019 Rotary Year. The incoming Directors that will sit on the 2018-2019 Board will also be invited to attend this meeting - it will be their budget! A draft Agenda for the Board Meeting will follow closer to the meeting date. (REMINDER: The venue for Board Meetings is the Ramar Contractors office at 449 Laird Road, Unit 6 - Laird Rd & Kirkby Court, just east of Hwy 6 North) |
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Youth Days of Action
May 31, 2018
Christine Oldfield is Executive Director of PIN (formerly Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington) and will speak on the new special initiative they are launching called "Youth Days of Action". It involves taking bus loads of students (25-50) to a local nonprofit or charity, to learn about what they do and to participate in a group volunteer activity. Examples of group activities might be tree planting, sorting food at a food bank, yard work at Guelph/Wellington Women in Crisis etc. The target audience of this initiative are students who are at risk of not graduating because of failure to meet the community service hours requirement. The goal of the program is 3-fold:
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2018-19 Budget Presentation; 2018-19 Committees
Jun. 07, 2018
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Post Trauma Stress Interventions
Jun. 14, 2018
Inspired Outcomes is Canada's NLP Centre for Healing Trauma & Breaking Through. If you've tried life coaching or counseling or therapy before, or you have a bookshelf full of personal growth books that haven't yet healed your pain or motivated you to succcess, NLP will help. If you want to create better relationships and become more fulfilled as a person, NLP will help. If you want to experience yourself at your best, NLP will help. We provide one on one coaching and we also train professionals and coaches. If you are interested in learning more about what NLP is and how it can help transform your life, come to one of our Destiny Weekends or call us to learn about our trainings. Allen Kanerva
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Jun. 19, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
July 1st marks the start of the new Rotary year, and every year many Rotary clubs hold get-togethers to celebrate the year just concluded while welcoming the new Rotary year. As well, July 31st marks the 17th anniversary of our Club's chartering. This year Celia & Peter Clark have offered to host the event at their home. It has been held there before, and a popular option was having each guest contribute $10.00 towards the event which covers the costs associated with the main course (steaks, chicken) to be barbecued and served, then each guest is invited if they wish to bring something "pot luck style" eg. a salad or dessert. Please mark this date in your calendar - it is always a fun event! Spouses and partners are always invited, it's an opportunity for relaxed fellowship. An extra special bonus for this year's event is that one of our members is getting married on July 7th! Karen Dowell and fiance Bob Curtis have already confirmed that they will be able to attend, and we'll use the event as well as an opportunity to celebrate their upcoming nuptials. So that we can plan the necessary shopping and other preparations, your indication as soon as possible as to whether you will or will not be able to attend is requested. Watch emails for further details as they become available.... |
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Tour de Guelph and Rotary International Convention!
Jun. 21, 2018
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Jun. 24, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The 5th annual Tour de Guelph will take place on Sunday, June 24th 2018. The committee is already hard at work planning an even better event for you, building on the success of our first 4 events. This year we are pleased to welcome back our Presenting Sponsor Scotiabank! As well this year we're offering a new 75K route along with a fantastic new "Tour de Guelph Jersey" for those registered riders that raise $300+ in sponsorship donations. Go to the website www.tourdeguelph.ca for more information, to register or to make a donation. Thanks for your support! |
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Jul. 12, 2018
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Tour de Guelph Five Recap
Jul. 19, 2018
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Jul. 26, 2018
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Aug. 02, 2018
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SHARE Agriculture Foundation
Aug. 09, 2018
SHARE Agriculture Foundation is an effective Canadian non-profit charity organization. SHARE stands for Sending Help and Resources Everywhere. “I am a great fan of the work that SHARE does. This organization has an impact on a tremendous number of lives, increases the benefits through the “pass on principle” and isn’t burdened with large administration cost. This is a volunteer driven registered charity in the purest sense of it.” ~ SHARE Honorary Patron, Mark Cullen C.M. |
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Pedal For Portage - September 22, 2018
Aug. 16, 2018
Portage Ontario, a non-profit organisation established in 1985, operates a residential drug addiction rehabilitation centre for youth in Elora, Ontario. The Portage Elora treatment centre serves Ontario youth referred by parents, schools, family physicians, hospitals, other addiction-treatment and youth-serving agencies, as well as Youth Justice and the Children's Aid Society. We all know someone, whether a family member, friend, or colleague, who has been affected by addiction in some way. It wreaks havoc on our society and it is our shared responsibility to help young people who are suffering before it’s too late. At Portage, they can acquire the skills to free themselves from the grasp of addiction. It will assure them a better future, and benefit all of society. JOIN RIDERS OF ALL LEVELS FOR A DAY OF FUN AND ACTIVITY AT PORTAGE ONTARIO'S INAUGURAL CYCLING EVENT. Be part of a community ready to bring awareness to the Portage Residential Treatment Centre in Elora and support vulnerable Ontario youth working to combat their substance dependency and go on to lead healthy, productive and drug-free lives. For information contact: drodrigo@portage.ca 416-531-1333 or 519-501-5135 |
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Aug. 20, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This will be the first meeting of the 2018-19 Rotary Club of Guelph South Board of Directors. Please be sure to respond to this email and advise your availability for this date so that we can ensure that we have a quorum. A draft Agenda for the Board Meeting will follow closer to the meeting date. (Go in the main gate and tell the attendant what you're up to and then turn the first left and go to the main doors of the building. The meeting room is on your left. There will be drinks and snacks!) |
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Know Your Limits: A Hands on Introduction to Keeping Healthy
Aug. 23, 2018
Since Dr. Peter Fraser graduated from Philip Institute of Technology (Melbourne) in 1991, he has provided chiropractic care in Australia, Northern Ireland and England while attending numerous postgraduate courses, searching for knowledge and techniques that will provide his patients with maximum results. Recently, Dr. Fraser released ownership of 2 chiropractic centres in England to return to Canada. Previous to his career as a chiropractor, Dr. Fraser held positions as Executive Director of several Canadian Sport Governing Bodies administrating programs at the national and international level. Dr. Fraser graduated with a BA. and M.A from the University of Western Ontario while captaining the Mustangs hockey team and achieving All Canadian status at centre. He then played and coached in the Swiss National Hockey League system. Dr. Fraser sees a common link among all people – babies, children, youth and adult – we wish to live our lives at the maximum level of our ability; however we do not always know how to achieve it. To achieve this potential is the motivation that Dr. Fraser has for your health. Since the neurological system is the master controller of the human experience, this can only be achieved when the nervous system is working at its maximum potential. I look forward to providing you and your family with gentle and effective chiropractic care to assist you and your family to live a healthier and fuller life. |
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Aug. 29, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
At the August 16th weekly meeting we heard an exceptionally inspirational message from representatives of the Portage Ontario program. Daniela Rodrigo, Manager of Development, Ontario and Evan, a resident of the Elora facility. Evan's talk was just so compelling that he was given a standing ovation by the Rotarians in attendance!
Evan is just 18 years old, and thanks to the existence of the residential program offered by Portage Ontario, has turned his life around and is getting ready to enter a vocational program at Mohawk College with a goal to becoming an electrician - something that a few years ago probably would not have been possible. He is now a responsible, confident, well-spoken and thoughtful young man.
The Board of Directors and the Youth Service Committee will be investigating the possibility of sponsoring Evan at the 2019 Camp Enterprise Program, as he is specifically the type of motivated student that the program is geared to.
We have all been invited to join Evan for a tour of the Elora residential facility this Wednesday, August 29th, at 4:00pm. Portage's Director Development, Sourav Addy, will welcome everyone as they arrive but it will be the kids....the residents....that will conduct the tour. If you were at the August 16th meeting and want to see this remarkable facility and how they accomplish what they do - or if you weren't at the meeting and want to meet Evan and see for yourself - then you're invited to come to Elora on Wednesday for the tour.
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The Portage Residential Treatment Centre in Elora provides support to vulnerable Ontario youth working to combat their substance dependency and go on to lead healthy, productive and drug-free lives. Check out their website for so much information on how they accomplish this and for information on how you can help them. For information contact: 416-531-1333 or 519-501-5135 |
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Guelph Humane Society
Aug. 30, 2018
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Sep. 06, 2018
After graduating from engineering at University of Western Ontario and obtaining his MBA at the University of British Columbia, John began his career as a project engineer for the family company, specializing in the development, construction and management of both small and large commercial, industrial, and residential projects in Southwestern Ontario. Gentrac or affiliate develops, designs, builds and markets quality homes and condominiums, including high rise conversion. The company or affiliate also provides leasing and property/construction management service.
John and wife Sandra feel fortunate to have travelled internationally and often share stories about the Rotary International Conference in Bangkok and Rotary Mission in the Philippines. In 2010, John and Sandra were part of the Rotary Polio NID team to India.
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Sep. 13, 2018
Their programs work together to support the whole child, building brighter futures by creating meaningful opportunities for children and their families to actively participate in their community, ensuring a solid foundation for success and well-being. Programs : Adopt-A-Family matches donors with families in need in order to make Christmas shine a little brighter. Food and Friends student nutrition programs maximize students' potential to learn by providing healthy food in a safe, convenient environment. Free to Play Program provides families with financial support for recreational activities such as sports, art based lessons and camp. Scholarships helps youth take the next step in their educational journey. |
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Sep. 20, 2018
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Sep. 26, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Once again this year we are hosting an Open House event where members can bring guests who would be prospective Rotarians. We'll enjoy wine and cheese, fun and fellowship at Springfield, and the guests can find out more about Rotary and our club in particular. We'll also do some cheque presentations. Rotarians will pay $15.00 each, their guests as prospective members will attend at no charge and will be provided with one drink ticket and appetizers (they can buy additional drink tickets if they wish). If you know of someone who is looking for a way to give back, and who would be interested in finding out more about the great work that we do and the impact that we have as a club both locally and internationally - invite them to attend! This is an opportunity to showcase our club and its accomplishments, and hopefully generate some new member interest at the same time. Be sure to let us know though who you will be bringing so that we can ensure that they have a name tag, and so that we can give Springfield an idea of how many will be in attendance. |
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Sep. 27, 2018
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