As we embrace the festive spirit of December, I find myself reflecting on the incredible warmth and generosity within our Rotary family. This season is not just about glittering lights and joyful carols; it's a time for giving, a time for compassion.
Our club has always embodied the true spirit of community service, and this month, let's amplify our impact. As we celebrate the holidays, let's remember those who may be facing challenges. Whether it's through a kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or active participation in our community initiatives, each one of us has the power to make a difference.
Together, let's continue our journey of service with hearts full of kindness and hands ready to help. May this season be a reminder that, in the spirit of Rotary, our greatest gift is the positive change we bring to the lives of others.
Wishing you all a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and meaningful connections.
Warm regards,
Hashim Raza Taqvi
President, Rotary Club of Mississauga
RCOM provides a grant of $3,000 to Mississauga Services to Seniors to prepare a hot meal for 700 seniors and persons with disabilities to be delivered on Christmas Eve and Day.
RCOM provides Grant funding of $3000to go to Scouts Canada 93rd MNN Mississauga Scout for a Nature/adventure educational trip/Western Canada Banff/ Jasper Trip. Funding would support a leadership scouting adventure for the scout and vent youth (ages 11-17) to be able to gain experience with high level outdoor adventures.
RCOM International Committee provides assistance to HPIC for $3000.00 for delivering emergency medical relief aid to various humanitarian missions through their international partners. Since 1990 HPIC has delivered medicine to over 130 countries and follow the WHO guidelines for handling and distribution of all donations of medicine. They have nine distribution centers outside Canada. Countries recently aided include Ukraine, Lebanon, Cameroon, Iraq, Venezuela, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia etc.
RCOM International Committee helps in the amount of $5000. towards caring for unwanted or abandoned babies (especially girl child) in Alexandria, Egypt. The home has been recently set up by Ministry of health in Egypt at the initiative of RC Alexandria which is providing its own funds and raising funds to meet the cost of food supplements, diapers etc. This is a new project (opened in Sept 2023). Initially, this home has a capacity of 25 babies which may grow in time. The goal of the project is to give these babies a healthy start in life. Once the babies reach the age of two, they will be transferred to orphanages or potential foster homes.
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years, and we’ve made incredible progress in the fight to rid the world of it forever. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever. On October 24th at 3:00 PM, the Rotary Clubs of Mississauga members met with City Councillors and Rotary District officials to celebrate and raise the Polio Plus Flag at City Hall. Councillor, Brad Butt, and a Rotarian highlighted the work Rotary has done to eradicate Polio worldwide as well as our work with the United Nations. Rotary was instrumental in setting up the United Nations from its inception.
Rotary Club of Mississauga presents cheque to Trillium Health Partners for Leading Edge Life Saving Equipment project for the 22-story Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital.
The Rotary Club of Mississauga meets two times per month.
First Tuesday & Third Tuesday: Credit Valley Golf & Country Club
If you are interested in joining our club on Zoom please contact Lynn4972@rogers.com
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