Bulletin Oct 18 (Oct 18, 2014)

Local Club News

Winner of the Honda Raffle

Congratulations to Michael Hope, the winner of the Honda! Michael is the new owner of a 2014 Honda Civic EX (total value $26,901.23).

In 2011 and 2012 the Rotary Club of Georgetown renovated a Children's Playground at Dominion Gardens. The purchase of a Car Raffle ticket supported the redesign of the playground so that it became accessible for all children.

Thank you to all who participated this year to help Rotary finalize the Universally Accessible Children's Playground (UACP) that requires the installation of a rubberized ground cover in place of wood chips that basically impedes the pushing of wheel chairs.

Halton Hills Raffle Licence #M329964

John McDonald Guest Speaker on Oct 24

This week's speaker is John McDonald author of Halton's Heritage (http://haltonsketchespublishing.com). Guests and new members are welcome. Please RSVP to Linda at georgetownrotary@gmail.com.

1951 Was a Very Good Year

Yes, you can get Rotary wine now too! Visit http://www.1951rotarywine.ca

Each bottle of 1951 wine you purchase will contribute $1 to the Mississauga Lakeshore Rotary Club Foundation to be used for local and international charitable purposes including: Armagh House, a second-stage shelter for abused women and their families providing housing for up to one year; The Compass, a food bank and support centre for people in need; scholarships for selected high school students, and leadership programs such as Camp Enterprise, a 3-day business training seminar. International projects may address needs for water, basic health and literacy. In particular, most Rotary clubs have contributed a great deal to the effort to eliminate Polio from the world, which effort has attracted large donor support and is now being led by the World Health Organization.

Thank you for your support!

Upcoming Events

60th Annual Senior's Dinner

Nov 13, 2014

Foundation Qualification Training

Nov 29, 2014

Christmas Party

Dec 05, 2014

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