Program

 

Heidi introduced Karen Redman. Karen was a former MP in Kitchener and currently a Regional Councillor and a President of the Kitchener Rotary Club..  She is also the CEO for the Kitchener chapter for Habitat for Humanity.
 
Karen spoke that she realizes when speaking to a Rotary Club she is speaking to the converted. Rotary is part of the 80-20 rule.
 
There are 2 charities that Karen knows about that give wow feelings to volunteers.  .  One is Strong Start and the other is Habitat for Humanity.
 
Karen said these homes are built by volunteers. 98% of the hours come from volunteers.
6 homes in the Waterloo area last year.
Candidates selected pay a mortgage to Habitat for Humanity.
Candidates must put 250 hours of sweat equity into a home.
 
Jim Johnston thanked Karen for the ride on a elephant many years ago.  Pres Cayley gave the official thanks and also has been a Habitat volunteer.