PODS:
We have formed "Pods" to help run future meetings. Each group is responsible for assisting with planning and execution of 2 meetings and one social. Stay tuned for updates from your “POD” coordinator.
BTC Seed Orchard Initiative
We started our first project with the Bruce Trail Conservancy! Planting began end of October and we are off to a great start! We've prepared the soil, put fences up, and planted our seedlings. In the spring, we shall gather, sort, catalogue, and distribute the results of our labour. This will be the first of many projects we hope to collaborate on. All it takes is a little bit of money, a lot of care and service, and a whole lot of enthusiasm.
More fun photos from the first planting event can be found here:
https://gambitts.myportfolio.com/seed-orchid-360
Project Budget: $11,000. We are hoping that our District and our Rotary Clubs will easily be able to fund this project. The Seed Orchard will eventually expand into a Seed Forest once the initial project is completed, with a possibility of adding a greenhouse, so we shall continue to require funding and will likely do a Global Grant going forward.
Project Lead: The Passport Rotary Club, Oakville
Contact: Norma Gamble, norma.oakville@gmail.com
Project Address: The McNally Property, Waterdown
Project Partners: Rotary District 7080 Environment Committee, some Rotary clubs of Oakville and Burlington PLUS several women's groups including Grandmother's Voice.
The Rotary Online Auction is a fundraiser for Rotary Clubs located in Oakville, Burlington, Georgetown, Kitchener, Milton, and Mississauga. All proceeds from this auction supports humanitarian projects and charities within these communities and worldwide.
If you have any questions about this event please contact the organizer for the Rotary Online Auction at
info@rotaryonlineauction.ca or call and leave a message at (289) 813-5540.
Rotary International Convention, May 27-31
Grandmother’s Voice Volunteer Opportunities
Grandmother’s Voice have many events planned in the near future that we will need help with.
Please reach out to Norma if you are available to help out with the following:
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What
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Collecting items to support seniors in need, in rural communities.
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Where
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When
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Collection day November 20th from 9am-12pmm
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Volunteer Help
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Supply any items on this list:
(you can donate, or gather from Neighbours, or tap on local businesses)
- mitts
- puzzle books (crossword, sudoku)
-socks (heated or diabetic)
-lip balm
-soap, body wash (unscented, sensitive skin)
-toothpaste
-candles
-unsweetened cookies or chocolates
-caffeine free tea
-caffeine free prepackaged ground coffee
-instant oatmeal packs
-red river or cream of wheat cereal
-individual cereal boxes
-soda crackers
-low sodium cans or packages of soup
-individual tissue packs
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What
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Where
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Country Heritage Park; the barn
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When
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Monday, November 21, 2022. The event is from 7-9pm
We will need volunteers from 6-10pm
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Volunteer Help
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- setting up signs and refreshments before
-receive guests at front gate and direct to the barn
-receive guests at the barn
-direct to guests to seats...bathrooms
-set up/replenish refreshments
-clean up after the event
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What
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2nd ANNUAL INDIGENOUS ARTISAN AND MAKER GIFT FAIR by GMV
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Where
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Country Heritage Park; the barn, the center, the fire pit
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When
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The fair is Saturday, December 3rd – Sunday, Decemeber 4th
We will need help on...
Friday, December 2 (2pm- 8pm)
Saturday, December 3rd (8am-5pm)
Sunday, December 4th (10am – 6pm)
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Volunteer Help
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-help with set up on the Friday
-‘finishing touches’ before the event on Saturday
At the event
-receive guests at front gate and direct to the barn
-receive guests at the barn and checking tickets for entrance fee
-selling and overseeing Grandmother's Voice booth
-helping vendors with refreshments or looking after their booths when they are away
-assisting in food sales
-assisting in seed planting on Saturday (in center)
-assisting with crafts/art upstairs
-ushering people to firepit
-giving out hot chocolate
-helping guests with tractor ride.
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RAGAS (Rotary Action Group Against Slavery) Nov 29th 7-830pm EST (Free Zoom event)
RAGAS Canada is inviting fellow Rotary members to take part in the first Canada-wide webinar on Tuesday November 29th at 7PM. Join us and see how Rotary is paving the way to end human trafficking and creating opportunities for you to join the movement
Featured Speakers:
- Dave McCleary, Founding Member of RAGAS, Worldwide
- Matt Friedman, Mekong Club
- Paul Brandt, Founder 'Not In My City'
- Phil Calvert, International Justice Mission Canadas
**** Save the date: Rotary Passport South Meeting/Social Thursday, December 8th, 7pm at 499 Dundas St W, Oakville, ON L6M 1L9 ***** A fun holiday gathering before we head into the holidays. RSVP by Nov 30th to Leeanna.Tieu@gmail.com
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