Well it's September!
We had a backyard meeting at Ron Starr's home on Sept 2 that was attended by 20 members and a prospective member. It was generally agreed that it was nice to see faces once again and do some catching up.
We will see what the covid climate is like before any future in person rendez-vous are organized.
We are having a Rib Fest!!
It will be a Drive Thru rib fest Oct 17-18
Erin Mills Town Centre.
Volunteers are being requested!!
There will be 2 shifts / day 10:00am - 3:00pm
2:30pm - 7:00pm
Contact Karen Chanady at karen@chanadyfinancial.com
to sign up as a volunteer. Spouses are welcome too.
Indicate the shift you would like to work.
There will be no walk up assignments handed out on the day of the Rib Fest.... SIGN UP !
This will not be a Rib Fest like any other year. There will be no student volunteers.
The Rib Fest Committee is also looking for Sponsors
If you know of any businesses in the area that would make a great sponsor for this event let the committee know. There are sponsorship promotion packages available to help sell the event to a prospect.
Contact:
Young Ngo young.ngo.gmail.com@clubrunner.email
Call for Nominations for District Governor for 2023-2024 is Now Open
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In accordance with Rotary International Bylaws (see attached District Election Guidelines) and District 7080 Bylaws (MOPP - Manual of Polices and Procedures attached), nominations are now open for District Governor 2023-2024.
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District Governor 2017-18 (Kathi Dick) is the chair of the nominating committee.
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The nominations period closes at M
idnight on November 13 2020 and all applications must be received in hand by this deadline. They may be delivered by email to PDG Kathi Dick, to
kmbd1008@gmail.com, with the Subject line containing “
District Governor Application”. Any emails sent without this title for the subject will not be acknowledged as received. Applications may also be mailed via Canada Post or delivered directly to:
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Kathi Dick,
46-3265 South Millway,
Mississauga, ON
L5L 2R3
again, they must be received prior to Midnight, November 13, 2020.
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Qualified nominees will be contacted for an interview to be held during the day of November 28th, exact time and location to be confirmed.
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The application (Governor-nominee Designate Form, attached) is to be completed by the applicant. Please note that as per Section 12.030.3 Club Suggestions for Governor of Article 12 of the RI bylaws:
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"The suggestions shall be submitted by a resolution naming the suggested candidate adopted at a regular club meeting and certified by the secretary. A club shall only suggest one of its own members."
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The District MOPP and the District Governor-nominee Designate Form are also available on the District website via Resources -> District Resources -> Documents.
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Kathi Dick, Governor 2017-2018
Mississauga Rotary
Rotary District 7080
Update from Haiti
Hello my fellow Rotarians!
I hope you are all enjoying these last days of summer. It has been a busy time for us both in Canada and in Haiti and while i receive weekly updates on all activities, I have been a little remiss in forwarding them to interested parties such as yourselves.
In Haiti, we are regularly evaluating the Mobile Clinic Extension pilot. Now that we are in the last two months of this program, we are aware of varying responses largely due to the challenges of people to grasp the “insurance” concept. We have begun to ramp up the education/information of patients.
When the medical staff arrived in Delis this past week, they anticipated receiving 60-70 patients which is what they can usually manage in a day.. There were more. By the end of day they saw a total of 82 patients. It was a record. The patients came from many different localities with some walking more than 2 hours to be treated. The pcH technician that travelled with the team noted that the service was fast and precise and expressed his new appreciation for how dedicated and professional the team conducted themselves. He also realized how poor these people are. Most of them could barely afford the very low fees we ask of them. The pcH technician was present to reinforce the cooperative-based health concept and reports that many are ready to be registered. A more intense meeting was planned for the following Saturday.
More patients could have been seen but by 7 pm it was dark with a three hour drive home and the staff were weary after a 12 hour day.
Short seminars are conducted at the beginning of the clinic on the prevention of high blood pressure and urinary track infection which are the most frequent cases presented in previous clinics. During this time, the nurses call the patients to check their vital signs.
There were some unique cases seen. In the third photo is a woman who suffers from severe stomach cramps to the point she was afraid to eat as every time she eats, she vomits. Medical observation and a lab exam revealed she suffers from Helocobacteria Pillory and intestinal infection. The patient is being treated for both illnesses and educated on her diet regimen.
The fourth photo is that of a baby boy with 101 degree fever and media otitis. The lab exam revealed that he suffers from typhoid. Fortunately we travel with a well stocked pharmacy and have all necessary medication for his treatment. The mother was given our number to call in two days to report the state of the child. As there is access to internet in this particular area, the mother is able to do a video call through WhatsApp.
We had another record day in another area last week (103 patients) so will get that little report to you next...
Betsy
Membership Proposal
Shelly Scott-England
Owner / Operator Sage Digital Installations
proposed by Antoinette Freeman
