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Matt Morris
Upcoming Meetings
May 08, 2025
519 Community Collective
May 15, 2025
Porchlight and Cambridge Shelter
May 22, 2025
Fund Development Specialist - National Service Dogs
May 26, 2025
Galt Country Club
May 29, 2025
On Line Auction People
Jun 05, 2025
President & CEO, Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation
Jun 12, 2025
Exchange Students from Japan & Finland
Jun 19, 2025
2024-2025 Rotary Year in Review
Jun 26, 2025
at the Cambridge Mill
Jul 03, 2025
2025-2026 Goals & Objectives
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Stories
Opening and Sgt @ Arms Report
President Paul McM opened the meeting promptly at 12:30,   We had 15 members present.  
 
Guests were Kim Decker and Britney Blackman  from YWCA womens shelter. and Julie Sawatzky from 519 Community Collective.  
  Todd did the 4 way test and Tom read an invocation.
 
 
 A cheque was presented and pictures taken for a cheque of  $ 8000  for the Womans Crisis centre.
50/50 Draw
 Rob was a two time loser.  Must discussion was made of Larry Brokenshire drawing Heidi 's winning ticket last week.  Both were notable in their absence presumably spending their winnings..
Announcements
Todd says bingo shirts are arriving and he will collect money for those that owe. 
 
Lina needs a volunteer to do commencement at Southwood June 17
 
Saturday May 17  Clean up at Dumfries  Park 9-11.  meet at Farm Boy parking lot.
 
Lena spoke about two possibilities of river cruises
 
Steve thanked everyone  that came out to Tacos
Also there were free drinks at the door.
 
Veterans Golf tournament May 26
 
Andrew  event with the chamber was sucessful and he will be speaking at 4 more Rotary Clubs.
 
Todd was happy bit concerned that daughter Abigail is moving to Toronto.  ( not sure if its size of apartment or the big city life}
( i think a proud father of a daughter growing up to fast)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Club Opportunities
Larry B is looking for speakers for 2025. Please help him with some ideas.
 
Also we are looking for some Bulletin Editors - you can add in content and be quite creative BEST of all  you can't get fired !
Good news
Andrews speaking at the chamber went well.  He will be speaking at 4 Rotary clubs over the summer.
 
 
Todd the ever proud Father  has been looking for apartments fpr daughter Abigail  who is moving to the big city toronto.
 
 
Today's Program
Prez Paul introduced Julie Sawatzky who came to talk about 519 Community collective.
 
 
Julie was a hairdresser and part time photogapher before startin 519 community Outreach.  . This started in March of covid when they started delivering hampers to those in need.
 
today they have many active programs all done by volunteers.
 
 
Home cooked healthy meals for seniors , those recovering from surgery
 
Nourish Kitchen where food food served at motels for homeless  , encampments  
 
Urban Garden  at 365 Linden Ave cambridge
 
Street Outreach where food delivered to encampments  drinks. pet food, toiletries
 
Help for single parents getting out of abusive relationships
Pantry project at 55 Queen Street. 365 Linden Drive 150 edward Street. 630 elgin street  ( Free Food No questions asked)
Sandwich program
 
Cambridge Nourish Kitchen operates at 26 Ainslie St S ..  soup kitchen and sandwiches Thursday and Sunday
 
Andrew thanked Julie for coming at Prez Paul gave the official thanks.
 
 
 
 
Sometime during the meeting there was a new Pope elected  Pope Leo XIV  May we wish him well" Peace be with you all".
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