Virtual RED BADGE NEW MEMBER--Ian Davies--please reach out via ZOOM chat with an energetic Rotary welcome!!
Meeting Responsibilities:
Zoom Host - Don Bork
Registration - Sandy Ronson
Sgt-at-Arms-John Finan
Fine payment-via interact e-transfer, refer to recent broadcast email to all members for details or contact Keith
A little bit about me:
Feb 8th--Bob Earley
Mar 1st--Aukland Thawe
It costs nothing to send an eCOG to a friend/prospective member/neighbour. Please advise Jim Belton of names/contact info.
Having difficulty accessing and using Clubrunner, the platform RCL website runs on. See Clubrunner supplied link and information at the very end of the eCOG.
Rotary Satellite Club meeting details----not currently meeting at the Fox and Fiddle due to C-19, but but join them via ZOOM on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 pm.. see details on the Facebook Page, the link is: https://www.facebook.com/rotarysatellitecluboflondon.
Have a suggestion for an eCOG-Bulletin article/story, please let Keith know.
--FEBRUARY IS ROTARY PEACE & CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION MONTH--
"It has been the way of Rotary to focus thought upon matters in which members are in agreement, rather than upon matters in which they are in disagreement.” Paul Harris
-PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8TH VIA ZOOM-
Here are the details: Time: The Zoom meeting will “open” at 11:30 am for those that want to socialize before the meeting which starts at 12:00 pm.
Our guest speakers on February 8th will be Cathy Schmidt & Jamie Reichman-from Canadian Blood Services
Cathy Schmidt has been the Coordinator of Volunteer Services with Canadian Blood Since February 1999. In 2000 she completed the Volunteer Management Certificate Program at St. Clair College in Windsor. In this role she is responsible for recruiting, training, and scheduling of volunteers in Southern Ontario. Her territory consists of Windsor, London and St. Catharine’s centers and actively supports volunteers in 65 mobile clinics from Windsor to Port Elgin and Essex County to the Niagara Region. Canadian Blood Services became Canada’s Lifeline in 1998 and over the years Cathy has seen many changes to the blood system in Canada and with the Volunteer Program. Volunteers play an integral role to our donors by providing great customer service and assist with the recruitment of new donors to maintain Canada’s blood supply. Cathy is very passionate about the ongoing relationships she maintains with her volunteers and who continue to volunteer for her after 5 years of service. Cathy is in her 22nd year with Canadian Blood Services and is proud to be a dedicated blood donor along with 15 family members who regularly donate blood in Ontario.
Jamie Reichmann, B.A Law & Psychology is a 2010 graduate of the Faculty of Law at Carleton University. Jamie was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, grew up in British Columbia and currently resides in London. She has been with Canadian Blood Services for two years, holding various roles as a Donor Services Representative, Plasma Recruiter, Event Coordinator and Territory Manager. Jamie is responsible for the planning and execution of blood donation events in London and Oxford County and aims to strengthen relationships with local businesses and organizations through the development and implementation of local and national partnerships and campaigns. She has volunteered with hospice facilities, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, London Police Service, I.E.R.D and International Student Program.
---SATELITTE CLUB EVENT---
Virtual Valentine's Cooking Class-- For the Satellite Club Valentine's Dinner--tickets must be purchased by Feb 5
RCL is looking for Volunteer Service Opportunities to support our community. If you are involved with an organization or know of an organization that is in need of volunteers, please email our Local Community Services Chair, Heather Broadhead, Heather@bfg-inc.ca, with a detailed description of the need and requirements. From there, a call will go out to our members to assist.
Assistant Governor Opening!!!
Kathleen Murphy's term as AG is complete on June 30th. If you are interested in being the next Area 4 AG, please contact Kathleen within the next 2 weeks so she can share a little bit about the role. (kmurphy.rotary@gmail.com) Training for new AG's is not finalized but likely will be held in February.
The Interact Club of London is still selling Cookie Mix in a jar, the cost is $12 for the cookie jar and $10 for hot chocolate. The money will go to a local charity that supports women and children. All the money raised will be much appreciated! Please contact Jennifer Roy to arrange your purchase of these treasures! jenniferroy@execulink.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.
Special Recognition Student:
International Youth Exchange Student:....Maria Jose (Majo) Camacaro, Merida, Venezuela
Rotary Global Grant Scholar......................Roberta Piazza, Pisa, Italy Members:
Hon. Ray Lawson Rotarian of the Year......Stephen Knox
Jack Burghardt Community Service Above Self Award....Harry Joosten
Make a donation to End Polio Now, and your contribution will be tripled
J
