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Exchange Year Completed

Lud, our exchange student, has returned to her home in Lima, Peru, after spending almost a year in Canada. In that time, she became fluent in English and completed 7 high school credits. She helped with Rotary activities. She made new friends, and enriched the lives of the families who hosted her. She enjoyed new activities in both winter and summer. Lud says that she loves Canada and hopes to return soon.

Celebrating our Healthcare Heroes, Supporting Local Businesses

The Rotary Club of Georgetown honoured our healthcare heroes during International Nurses' Week.

On Mother's Day we delivered cookies to Georgetown Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department for all the medical staff risking their own health and missing their Mother's Day festivities in order to care for others. On Wednesday, we supplied lunch to all the staff at Mountainview Residence, who have spent many weeks on the front line of Halton Hills' COVID-19 hotspot. We capped off the week with a Friday delivery back to the hospital with cookies for all staff.

We were pleased through this initiative to bring some needed business to Teddy's Greek Grill, Terra Cotta Cookie Company, and Heather's Bakery, all in Georgetown.

Our healthcare workers continue to put in long shifts in risky situations to care for others. When we feel stressed about the impact on our lives of the pandemic, imagine how bad this would be without these dedicated workers in our community. We owe them so much gratitude.

A Message from the Town of Halton Hills

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Halton Hills is working with Halton Region, municipalities and local organizations to help the most vulnerable residents. A team of Town Staff are combining and streamlining efforts to meet community needs as they arise during the pandemic. Several key areas have already been identified such as: food security, isolated older adults, youth services, housing, active Living/well-being and community safety.

A reminder that the latest local information can be found at: https://www.haltonhills.ca/covid19/ or you can share the care at: https://www.letstalkhaltonhills.ca/covid-19

For those looking to help immediately, the United Way has set up an (https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WHAMIL-3) where residents can donate immediately.

We can connect residents to the right agency or service should they require help. If you know someone, or require help yourself, please contact Service Halton Hills at 905-873-2600.

During a time like this, many people will step up to volunteer. We are handling this delicately as residents are reminded to stay home and social distance themselves. If you would like to be placed on a volunteer registry, please contact Service Halton Hills at 905-873-2600.

Physical distancing is up to you. Stay safe. haltonhills.ca

Rotary Club of Georgetown Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

March 22, 2020

Hello members of the Halton Hills Community

During this global pandemic, all Canadians have been directed to remain in our homes unless absolutely necessary, such as to purchase groceries or needed supplies. This presents a challenge for seniors and those with pre-existing medical conditions who are at significantly greater risk of serious illness should they contract the virus. Those who are already socially isolated and do not have someone close by to shop for them are in a terrible predicament.

We wish to make the community aware that the Rotary Club of Georgetown remains active. Here is what we are doing in response to COVID-19:

We have suspended all public Rotary events in the community for the time being
We continue to hold our regular Rotary meetings via virtual online platforms
We are in consultation with our local community service agencies to determine how we can best support vulnerable persons in our community. We will soon release more information about our plans

It is vital that everyone in the community work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, and to keep ourselves, our neighbours, our friends and family safe

What can you do to stay safe and stop the spread of COVID-19?

See the following Ontario Ministry of Health links regarding:

Social distancing does not mean social isolation:

Consider how you can remain connected to your friends, family and work colleagues via telephone, email, social media, or the following free-to-access online meeting platforms:

Looking for local restaurants open for delivery or take out?

https://www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca/local-restaurant-updates.html

If you are aware of vulnerable persons needing support in our community, let us know by contacting us at:

Rotary Club of Georgetown

Thank you and stay safe and healthy.

Rotary Club of Georgetown.

"Service Above Self"

65th Anniversary Celebration

On Monday February 17th the Rotary Club of Georgetown celebrated it's 65th Anniversary. Current members hosted the evening, honoring Paul Harris Fellows, present and past, for their generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation.

Christmas in Canada

Our exchange student Lud, from Peru, enjoys Christmas in Canada, seeing Niagara Falls and learning to ice skate.

Tri-Club Celebration

On Thursday night the members of Georgetown, Acton and Milton Rotary Clubs had a Tri-club celebration with our District Governor, Lesley Barmania. Networking was followed by dinner and presentations. Special Guests at the dinner included Gordon Krantz, Mayor of Milton and newly elected MP, Adam van Koeverden.

Lud arrives from Peru

We are so happy to welcome Lud, our international exchange student from Lima Peru who will be spending this coming year at GDHS in Georgetown.

Changeover Dinner 2019

Members of the Rotary Club of Georgetown gathered to thank outgoing president Ryan McLaughlin for his service and leadership over the past 12 months. We are happy to welcome our new president, Rick Kritschgau, who will take over the helm July 1, 2019. The evening also provided the opportunity to reflect on our achievements as a club this year, and to set our sights on new opportunities for fundraising and providing service to the community of Georgetown as well as to those in need who live elsewhere in the world.

Rotary Club serves Pancakes at Bike it to Market Event

The Rotary Club helped out at the 2019 Bike It To Market event, serving free pancakes, juice and coffee to all who chose to visit the market by bicycle.

Rotary Club Supports Jurassic Park Halton Hills

The Rotary Club of Georgetown supported the Jurassic Park Halton Hills event on Friday June 7, giving out free pizza to hundreds of fans who showed up to cheer on our Raptors. While the Raptors soundly trumped the Golden State Warriors by a score of 105 to 92, our club distributed 1440 slices of pizza. It was a great family event which contributed to a strong sense of community spirit.

Donations of food and dollars was provided to the Halton Hills Bread Basket.

A special thank you to Georgetown Toyota for providing the space free of charge for the evening.

And kudos to Emma Mann for organizing this event.

GO RAPTORS!

Supporting the Georgetown Hospital Foundation

The Rotary Club was pleased to contribute to the 2019 Georgetown Hospital Foundation Gala. The club sponsored a live auction item, a private shopping spree for two at Studio 49 in Georgetown. The bidding on the item closed at $2,250.

In total, the gala raised over $140,000. Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase vital surgical and lifesaving equipment, such as 2 new defibrillators and resuscitation carts for the Emergency Department.

Rotary is proud to support Georgetown Hospital.

Funding Mental Health Support for Youth

The Rotary Club of Georgetown cares about youth in our community. We became aware of a significant funding gap for the Intensive Youth Worker who supports young people presenting with mental health issues at the two Town-operated Youth Drop-In Centers in Georgetown and Acton. Our club reached out to other service clubs in the area, and formed a collaborative service club group that collectively donated $18,500 to the Town, to avoid interruption or reduction of this vital service, while longer-term regional funding is sought. Click on this link to read the article as published in the Georgetown Independent. https://bit.ly/2waaHqe

Tree Planting 2019

The Rotary Club planted 20 new trees in Joseph Gibbons Park, On Delrex Boulevard, on Saturday April 27, 2019, in celebration of Earth Week. The new saplings accompany the 19 trees the club planted one year ago in response to a challenge to all clubs around the world from Rotary International to plant a tree per Rotary member - 1.2 million trees in total. This year’s planting was only a local club event, but represents a continuation of a new worthwhile tradition here in Georgetown.

The Rotary Club of Georgetown is thankful to the Town of Halton Hills, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Planning and Sustainability, for their support in planning this initiative.

Click here for more pictures -

https://www.rotarygeorgetown-on.ca/PhotoAlbums/tree-planting-2019

Aidan's Going to Brazil

It was an exciting day in February when the Outbound Youth Exchange students learned which countries they would be living in for the 2018-2019 school year.

The Rotary Club of Georgetown is sponsoring Aidan from Georgetown District High School, who will be travelling to Brazil for his next year of school!!

Ham and Cheese Sales

Leading up to the Christmas season, the Rotary Club sold hams and cheese with all of the proceeds going to our international Impact Zambia Project. In total, over $2,100 was raised for the project. Additionally, 136 hams were donated to the Georgetown Bread Basket food bank.