As required by the By-Laws of the Club (Article 11, Section 4) the Board has received membership applications from Mo Bardaweel and Paul Howarth to join the Rotary Club of London. The Board has approved their applications and notice to members is hereby made via the Club's bulletin. Member objections to either prospective new member must be made in writing, stating reason, to the Club's secretary within 7 days of eCOG-bulletin publication.
--MEMBER INVOICES FOR DUES HAVE BEEN ISSUED, PLEASE e-TRANSFER TO SANDY IF NOT YET COMPLETED, THANKS--
--WESTERN ROTARACT'S COFFEE CHAT INVITATION--
We are running a coffee chat for the beginning of March. This coffee chat is an exciting event where members from various Rotary clubs can come together to chat, network, and get to know one another! Attendees will include Rotarians, Interactors, exchange students, and more (meaning there will be people of all ages and experiences for a great mingling experience). We'll be serving coffee and snacks, and expect it to be a nice, relaxed event!
When: Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 2-4pm
Where: University Community Center - Community Room (269C) at Western University
For sign ups, if members could email me, pflemin5@uwo.ca if they wish to attend with their: 1) First and last name
2) Club they belong to
3) Phone number or email
There is parking available for our event on campus at the rear of Social Science (lot J on the map), as well as at Springett (lot I on the map). I attached the pdf for parking below.
If you could pass this information on to members that would be amazing! Let me know if you have any questions regarding the event. Thank you, Paloma Fleming, VP Liaison | Western Rotaract
--SANTA'S HELPERS ARE HARD AT WORK--
Rick Coates kicked off the staffing, but forgot to play the old age card and was places in the very cold lobby.
Malcolm Cocks knows the routine to get the kettle shifted into the warm store, "I'm old!!"
A much wiser Steve Knox enlisted a friendly elf to keep him warm.
--CLUB MEMEBERS ASSIST LOADING CONTAINER TO DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA--
right-John Kekeh, Keith Morrow, bothers Sami & Mo Bardaweel, Steve Knox and Bruce McGauley. 
Bruce McGauley places the last box in container #103 after receive instructions on its location from Steve Knox
#103 is fully packed and ready for the doors to be closed!!!
--TIPS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE--
Yes, it’s that time of year again—a season of joy, light, and laughter. But it’s also, let’s be honest, a time of peak consumption. Is there a way to celebrate while still protecting the planet? Absolutely. Here are a few ideas to help make your holidays more eco-friendly: Choose a real tree rather than an artificial one. Artificial trees are typically made of plastic—often PVC, a toxic and non-recyclable material. (If you use the same artificial tree for more than 20 years, however, it may become the greener option.) Best of all, consider a living potted tree you can reuse. Reduce your energy consumption with LED lights—both indoors and outdoors. They use up to 95% less electricity than incandescent lights. Use a timer to ensure your lights turn off when you go to bed. Choose local, organic, seasonal food with minimal packaging. Plan plant-based meals and explore new recipes. If you’re serving meat, buy less and focus on local, ethically produced options. Minimize food waste. Avoid overloading the table with more food than guests can reasonably enjoy. Get creative with leftovers. Avoid disposables. Use stainless steel or glass containers to store leftovers. Reuse your decorations. Store them carefully so they can be used year after year. Use beeswax or soy candles. Traditional paraffin candles are made from petroleum, coal, or oil shale and can release toxic compounds. Turn down the heat before guests arrive. Their collective body heat will naturally warm the room.
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