Near term meetings Feb 23rd, March 9th & 23rd. It costs nothing to send an eCOG to a friend/prospective member/neighbour. Please advise Keith of names/contact info.
Have a suggestion for an eCOG-Bulletin article/story, please let Keith know.
Our upcoming meeting is on Monday, February 9, 2026, at The Grove located at the Western Fairgrounds.
Time: The fellowship room and buffet will open at 11:30AM. Please plan to arrive no later than 11:45 AM to serve yourself and find a table. Our meeting will start promptly at noon and conclude by 1:00 PM.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Alex Summers, Middlesex Health Unit. TOPIC-Substance Use and the Commercial Determinants of Health
Cost: $25.00 per person (self-serve lunch buffet).
To ensure accurate numbers for the venue, we kindly ask that you register no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, February 6th. After registering, please e-transfer your payment to The Rotary Club of London at sronson55@gmail.com. Include the names of all attendees in the e-transfer memo so that Sandy Ronson can track payments.
Dr. Alex Summers is the Medical Officer of Health for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, a position he has held since March 2022. Previously he was the Associate Medical Officer of Health starting July 2018. Among his duties, he has served as the Incident Commander for the Health Unit's COVID-19 Pandemic Response and has played a lead role in many other public health-related matters, such as promotion of vaccination in the community and supporting population health assessment and surveillance activities. Dr. Summers holds a Bachelor of Science from Queens University, a Doctor of Medicine from Queens University and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed his residency in public health and preventive medicine at the University of Toronto. His talk will focus on “Substance Use and the Commercial Determinants of Health.”
--MEMBERSHIP APPROVE TWO PROJECTS--
On January 12, 2026, the Rotary Club of London held a Special General Meeting and approved two major service initiatives — one strengthening our community here at home, and one advancing lifesaving care abroad. Local Service Chair Don Stevens presented the case for supporting the London Food Coalition’s new refrigerated food-rescue truck, noting that in the past three years our Club and Foundation have contributed over $159,000 toward community improvements. Members voted to approve $15,000 toward this critical vehicle, helping expand London’s capacity to rescue and redistribute surplus food to 27 agencies across the city. World Service Chair Keith Morrow then outlined the international partnership Global Grant supporting pediatric heart surgeries in India which will fund lifesaving operations for children who cannot otherwise access cardiac care. Members approved $22,000 CAD in support, enabling Rotary’s matching structure to multiply our impact. It was a unanimous spirit of “Service Above Self” as both motions carried. Rotary in action — locally and globally. Following the affirmative vote President Lian Bardaweel commented ""I’m incredibly proud that these approvals reflect the heart of Rotary’s mission — taking meaningful action both locally and globally. By supporting the London Food Coalition, we’re strengthening food security and dignity in our community, while our investment in lifesaving pediatric heart surgeries reinforces Rotary’s belief that where a child is born should never determine their chance to live. Proud of our members for supporting initiatives that deliver lasting, measurable impact."
Celebrating 65 Years of RYLA in District 6330
Dear Rotarians, We hope this message finds you well. This message is being sent to all Club Presidents, Club Secretaries as well as those connected to Youth Exchange, Interact and Youth contacts. As we prepare for the Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders, we want to provide you with crucial details for the upcoming event on May 8th - 10th. Location and Facilities: This year, all students will be accommodated at Ontario Hall, located at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. All activities will take place within the residence premises. Students are advised to pack accordingly for the program sessions, casual evening dance, and potential outdoor activities. Registration & Cost: Clubs can register students at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjTQhCYM7JTNB3AOdXpbqo7YgwgcHQj3xPnRciW0hkoquxqw/viewform?usp=publish-editor. The deadline for registration is April 8th, 2026.
The cost for this year’s seminar will be $460 CAD / $340* USD per student, ($410 CAD for Inbound Youth Exchange Students.) Payment Deadline is April 11, 2026. (*exchange rate to be adjusted at time of registration)
Contact Information: For questions, comments, or concerns, contact us at d6330ryla@gmail.com. Please see the attached Information for Rotary Clubs, Schools, Students and Parents for more details on the RYLA program. Sincerely,
The Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders District Committee
Myrna Inglis District 6330 Secretary minglis65@hotmail.com 519-881-0586 H, 519-881-7296 C
--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.caif they wish to attend with their:
1) First and last name
2) Club they belong to
3) Phone number or email
This link will take you to a google form that may make the sign-up process for the Coffee Chat a bit easier.
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. Thank you, Paloma Fleming, VP Liaison | Western Rotaract.
After a particularly bitter run of winter weather, many District 6330 Rotarians are dreaming about escaping to warmer climes. Mexico, anyone? Or how about Portugal or Morocco? But wait — what about the impact of flight on the carbon in our atmosphere, which is continuing to cause catastrophic climate change (including the polar vortex that chilled us in January)? The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) offers a carbon offset program to address this concern. ESRAG lets you compensate for the carbon impact of air travel by estimating your carbon emissions and making a voluntary donation to the Environment Fund of The Rotary Foundation. Donations through this program support Global Grant projects that address the causes of climate change by reducing emissions and sequestering carbon. Your flight carbon estimate is based on the average carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions per hour of flying time for your seat class. It takes into account scheduled flight times, the number of flight legs, and takeoffs and landings. You can make your donation at two levels: the basic rate of $10 per tonne or the premium rate of $30 per tonne. Nature-based solutions (think trees) typically cost around $10 to compensate for a tonne of carbon emissions. Emissions Trading Systems price carbon emissions at between US$30 and $80 per tonne. “I worked out the cost of going to Nicaragua and back, and the offset was less than $100,” says Doug Thompson, Chair of the District 6330 Environment Committee. “Most people don’t realize the carbon footprint of travel, either by air or cruise ships.” Does this kind of program work? That’s a subject of debate. The David Suzuki Foundation says offsets help individuals think about the environmental costs of travel, but the price per tonne is often far below the estimated costs of the damage caused by carbon pollution. The Foundation advocates using offsets when you fly, while also encouraging less flying overall. Next time you’re thinking about getting away, why not include the planet in your plans and fly with an easier mind?
A Reverse Osmosis Plant has been installed at Al Mustafa Welfare Society, Korangi, Karachi with the generous support of Rotary Club of Sendai Izumi & Rotract Club of Sendai Izumi District 2520- Japan.
Weekly Coffee Klatch
Weekly ZOOM “Coffee Klatch” each Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Bring your own coffee of course.
Dr. Alex Summers is the Medical Officer of Health for the Middlesex-London Health Unit, a position he has held since March 2022. Previously he was the Associate Medical Officer of Health starting July 2018. Among his duties, he has served as the Incident Commander for the Health Unit's COVID-19 Pandemic Response and has played a lead role in many other public health-related matters, such as promotion of vaccination in the community and supporting population health assessment and surveillance activities. Dr. Summers holds a Bachelor of Science from Queens University, a Doctor of Medicine from Queens University and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed his residency in public health and preventive medicine at the University of Toronto. His talk will focus on “Substance Use and the Commercial Determinants of Health.”
On January 12, 2026, the Rotary Club of London held a Special General Meeting and approved two major service initiatives — one strengthening our community here at home, and one advancing lifesaving care abroad. Local Service Chair Don Stevens presented the case for supporting the London Food Coalition’s new refrigerated food-rescue truck, noting that in the past three years our Club and Foundation have contributed over $159,000 toward community improvements. Members voted to approve $15,000 toward this critical vehicle, helping expand London’s capacity to rescue and redistribute surplus food to 27 agencies across the city.
