Ivanna did a fine job with the 50/50 - who knew replacing Johny Smooth was so easy!  The first big loser was Dr. Murray, but unfortunately, I then lost focus and forgot to write down the second loser...  the pot thickens!

- Dr. Tom's - son and daughter-in-law had their first child, and all is GOOD

- Rena H - past member and President Katie Kertesz is expecting...  her second daughter!

- President Rajbir - told us of a Sikh celebration taking place this week, Bandi Chhor Divas "Day of Liberation" commemorating the Sikh value of standing up against persecution, regardless of faith

- also President Rajbir - announced his son was called to the New York Bar!!

Paul McM was in fine form today mixing 3 Nuns with a Pun

Ann-Marie, our Foundation Chair, introduced our guest speaker Susanne Zbinden - a Rotarian since 2008, a member of the Orangeville-Highland Club, and the District Foundation Chair for Foundation Giving

 

Susanne stepped us through the many different ways to support The Rotary Foundation, and the differing levels of recognition available, for personal contributions, and for club contributions.

 

Donations can be made to the Annual Fund, the Endowment Fund, Polio Plus, or can be directed to any of the 7 Areas of Service.

 

All options are laid out well on Rotary.org/en/donate

 

An interesting stat is that if you add up all donations between $100-$249 in a given year, they total over 25 million dollars, proving that EVERY donation counts, even the small ones.

 

One initiative is "Every Rotarian Every Year" which encourages all of us to donate a minimum of $25 (US) to the Foundation annually....   $2.50 a month?  Not a big deal, it just takes 5 minutes....

 

If you have any questions about all of the different options and programs available, please reach out to Ann-Marie.

 

Todd L did an awesome job :) thanking our speaker - and also pointed out Susanne was wearing a 'Rotary Legacy' pin; there are only 13 of these pins being worn in all of Canada (and two belong to Susanne and her Husband Richard) - this pin indicates they have bequeathed to the Foundation, upon their death, a minimum of $1,000,000 US!!   Now THERE'S a target to shoot for!

 

Susanne wrapped up by letting us know about the 2022 District 7080 Conference, being held May 28 at Bingemans.  It sounds like there will be something for everyone, including a wrap up banquette - mark your calendars!