Welcome to our second newsletter! We’re so happy to welcome our newest   member, Serena Bufalino to our growing Rotary family. Giving your time is one     of the greatest gifts one can receive and doing good just makes you feel good! Even the small acts can make a difference!
This year, we have lots of upcoming events for you to get involved in!
Upcoming Events & Dates:
 
Coldest Night of the Year Walk supporting hungry, homeless in the Milton community
Saturday, February 22nd, 4:00PM- 8:00PM
Milton Transitional Housing
 
Oakville Chamber Orchestra: 4 Elements & 4 Seasons
Saturday, February 29th 7:30 PM
Oakville Centre, AEG Liebherr Auditorium  $30 Regular- $45 Premium
Purchase tickets at https://www.oakvillecentre.ca/
 
Rotaract Oakville and Burlington Trivia Fundraiser
Sunday, March 15th, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Black Bull Pub in Burlington
Tickets: $20 per person in advanced of $25 at the door, Teams of 3-6 people
If interested, please contact Leeanna Tieu, Leeanna.tieu@gmail.com
 
Rotary Passport Food Sorting Event for The Mississauga Food Bank
Wednesday, March 25th – 3 Hour Shift during business hours for 5 people
If interested, please contact Kathy May, kmay@avega.ca
 
Rotary Mississauga Dixie Annual Line Dance
Friday, April 17th  7:00PM- 11:00PM
Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion
Tickets $25 and must be purchased in advance via EventBrite
To purchase tables (10 people), please contact Phyllis Grier, ppgrier@yahoo.com
 
Oakville Business Awards hosted by Rotary Oakville West and Oakville Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, April 22nd 5:30PM-9:00PM
Oakville Conference Centre
Dress Code: Business Formal, Tickets $135 per person, $1,000 for table of 8
Dalia Alajrami will reserve a table for us, If interested, please contact daliazaid@hotmail.com
 
Rotary Oakville Speaker Series with Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin, P.C.
Tuesday, April 28th 6:00PM- 9:00PM
Appleby College, AWB Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life
Looking for volunteers with Smart Serve and to serve hors d’oeuvres
If interested, please contact Norma Gamble, norma@normagamble.com
 
District 7080 Conference- A fun-filled day with something for everyone! 
May 30th, 2020, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener
Register now for $119 (before March 31st) at: http://wwwrotary7080conference.com/registration/  
This is an event that you won’t want to miss. You will be motivated by inspiring speakers, and a team building, hands-on children’s service project that will involve you from concept, to creation, to completion. There will also be a tasty BBQ lunch!

NEXT CLUB MEETING
Thursday, March 12 7:00pm -9:00pm
Oakville Town Centre
Agenda main topics will be Club Health Action Planning and 2020-21 Board nominations.  We received some excellent feedback and need everyone's input to continue improving our Club and prepare for the upcoming Rotary year.  See you there!
Russell Hampton
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