We are so grateful to be able to keep our Rotary family together virtually during these different times. At our last meeting, we had a wonderful mindfulness session facilitated by our very own member, Patricia Gagic, where she led us through meditations and reminded us to be appreciative, giving, trustworthy and present to improve our overall well-being. Thank you, Patricia!
Rotary Member Initiatives
We have such a giving community in Rotary. Here are some ways our members have shown their generosity during this time:
-Lynda Cowan: Delivering edible flower bouquets to nurses to show our appreciation and setting up a food drive out of her very own van for those in need.
-Kathy May: Helping her elderly neighbours with grocery shopping, ordering from a local restaurant once a week and assisting with the Mississauga Food Bank.
-Linda Pavan: Sewing headbands that allow for masks to hook onto buttons instead of around the ears and donating them to the local healthcare facilities. Supplies for the headbands were generously donated by Norma, Patricia and Bettie.
Mississauga Rotaract Compassion Task Force
Members of the Rotaract Club of Mississauga have put together a compassion task force to help those in need. Ideas include grocery runs, a healthy meal, pharmacy pickups, check-in phone calls, and other tasks. More information can be found here:
ROTARY OAKVILLE COVID RELIEF FUND
The Rotary Club of Oakville, Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar, Rotary Club of Oakville West and the Passport Club South have established an Oakville Rotary Relief Fund.
Collectively, the four Rotary Clubs have put $30,000 into this fund from moneys raised through their fundraising efforts in the prior year. Visit
www.rotaryoakville.ca to donate. All donations to the Fund are tax deductible and receipts will be issued by CanadaHelps. Funds raised will help impact the Oakville community and address needs for food, PPE and educational resources.
Projects Funded to Date Include:
- Complex intubation mannequin for OTMH Emergency Room - $3,938.75
- Online access to learning support for 11 families through Halton Learning Foundation - $2,650.00
- Six weeks of canned goods support to the Kerr Street Mission - $2,400.00
- Six weeks of canned goods support to the Foodshare Food Bank - $2,400.00
Oakville Rotary 50/50 Draw Fundraiser -GUARANTEED POT OF $3,000 you could win
Tickets are 3 for $5, 10 for $10, 60 for $20. Proceeds will go to the Oakville Covid Relief Fund.
The lottery will take place from May 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020 with three early bird prizes to be drawn.
Social Isolation
Rotary Oakville Education Awards
The deadline for Applications for the Oakville Rotary Education Awards has been extended to June 15th.
Membership Board 2020/2021
Congratulations to our new board members!
President – Jananee Savuntharanathan
President-Elect - Position Open
Secretary - Brian Carmichael
Treasurer - Ana Mendez
Communication - Leeanna Tieu
Membership - Michael Pavan
Foundation - Jane McCormick
Service- Bettie Baer & John Westcott
Engagement- Lynda Cowan & Norma Gamble
Rotary 2020 Virtual Convention: June 20-26, 2020- Save the dates. More information to come.
Membership Dues 2020/2021
Membership dues for the upcoming 2020-2021 Rotary year starting July 1 have been recently approved by the Passport Club South Board.
Dues were set at $276 per year (vs. $260 this year) with almost all the increase coming from higher Rotary International dues along with the accompanying unfavourable change to foreign exchange as RI dues are paid in $U.S.. We have budgeted for some expense reductions to help keep our fees down. Invoices will be sent in May ($196) and November($80).
Zoom Meetings to continue as Oakville Town Hall remains closed until end of June. Keep an eye on your e-mails for the Zoom Link. Next meeting: Thursday, May, 14, 730pm.
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