Rotary Club of London-eCOG-Dec 20 2021 (Dec 20, 2021)

--TO ADVANCE A BETTER WORLD THROUGH SERVICE BORN OF FELLOWSHIP AT ROTARY CLUB OF LONDON--

--DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION & TREATMENT MONTH--

-Public health has been responsible for some of the greatest accomplishments in human history. It's gotten rid of multiple diseases like plague, leprosy and smallpox. Polio is on its way out. Violence is next.-

--2020-21-ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR KIRK LANGFORD--PRESENTATION AT MARIENBAD RESTAURANT DEC 31TH BY PAST PRESIDENT DIANNE TWYNSTRA--

The following is s short list of Kirk's activities that garnered this award.

Rotary Club of London Activities

UWO Rotaract Club

Member
Secretary (2007-2008)

Juvenile Diabetes Camp Coordinator

Rotary Day at the United Nations Trip Coordinator

Rotary Satellite Club of London

Founding member of the Rotary Satellite Club of London (2016 - 2021)

President of the Satellite Club (2017-2019)
Treasurer of the Satellite Club (2019-2021)

Satellite Club Trivia Master (2020-2021)

D6330 Youth Exchange - Outbound to Brazil (2005-2006)

- during which time he was a member of the Interact Club of Itabuna.
D6330 Youth Exchange – Rotex + Conference Coordinator

District 6330 Marketing
District 6330 Youth Exchange – Outbound Coordinator (2019- present)

District 6330 RYLA/Seminar for Tomorrows Leaders (2020- present)

District 6330 50th Anniversary of Youth Exchange Event

Speaker at NAYEN and RI Convention

--FUTURE CLUB MEETING DATES--

Club meeting scheduled for Dec 20th, Dec 27th and Jan 3rd have been CANCELLED. Next Club meeting will be Jan 10th.

--NOTE FROM SANDY--

If members wish to donate to Rotary International, we should have the funds no later than December 20th in order for Jim to forward the funds by end of December for tax receipts. As well donations for RCL Foundation (our Club's foundation), same date restriction would apply.

--BEER FOR A YEAR--

The Satellite Club is selling Beer for a Year tickets which would make great Christmas Gifts for yourself or your loved ones this holiday season! Funds raised will be used to help with their annual Christmas Care Packages that are provided to local youth in need. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Limited tickets are available so don’t delay, buy today! Email Danielle Bork: danielle.bork@gmail.com to buy tickets.

--DEC 6TH SPEAKER BERNIE GILMORES' BOOK--

If any members would like to purchase Bernie Gilmore's book "Heart of Africa" please contact Bernie directly at berniegilmore00@gmail.com or on his cell phone 519-933-1662. Cost of the book is $20. E-transfers can be sent to his email address.

--CHRISTMAS KETTLES--

Jim advises all shift times at RCL Angelo's on Wonderland North location have been filled--THANK YOU-- Remember proof of vaccination required--

--BUT THE SALVATION ARMY 2021 KETTLE PROGRAMME CONTINUES TO NEED VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AS FOLLOWS--.

Dear Kettles Volunteers, All of this beautiful snow outside is definitely making it feel like Christmas is near! The wintery weather makes us think of comfort, good food and warmth. The hours that you put in volunteering can help people achieve these simple needs in life. For many Canadians the Christmas kettle is their only point of contact with The Salvation Army all year and it is often peoples primary method of giving. The money donated is used to fund community service programs in London and with the rising costs of food, rent and necessities and with the continuing Pandemic, the need is even higher. Unfortunately even with the dedication of so many volunteers this year we are still struggling to fill volunteer spots and most days volunteer shifts are still only 35% to 40% full. The LCBO's start this Friday, December 3rd and there are still lots of opportunities available. Costco South and Costco North start Friday, December 10th and also have lots of volunteer opportunities available.

Below is a list of some of our best kettles that still have lots of shifts to fill:

Walmart - Argyle
Loblaws - Richmond and Fanshawe
Masonville Mall - Near Elevator
White Oaks Mall - Near La Senza and Tim Hortons kettle
Metro Byron
Costco North
Costco South
Sobeys - Adelaide and Fanshaw
All LCBO's

If you are able to do any volunteer shifts I encourage you to please give Angela a call. You can also sign up online at www.londonchristmaskettles.com Blessings, Angela, 2021 London Christmas Kettle TEAM, 519-873-2984. londonchristmaskettles@gmail.com

Weekly Coffee Klatch

Since the Province has extended its Stay-at-Home directive, we decided to set up a weekly Zoom “Coffee Klatch” each Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 am.

Bring your own coffee of course.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81430387672?pwd=MWJCL0k3RVJaem5GMUVnOVZZN2ZiUT09

Meeting ID: 814 3038 7672

Passcode: 125083

Weekly President;s Cocktail Hour

President's Virtual Cocktail Hour which will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81246110159?pwd=cVF1Q2pRdENDQklkeGh1NEF6M2hodz09 [us02web.zoom.us]
Meeting ID: 812 4611 0159
Passcode: 505078