President Barbara opened with O Canada, toast to King/Country and RI and the 4-Way Test
Barbara’s quote from Paul Harris is in line with the theme of today’s speaker; ‘Dreaming is not so bad if we dream good and make the dreams come true”.
Mark introduced Brianne Oswald, a coordinator with corporate sponsors for the Sunshine Foundation (see pic below taken from our Facebook Page). She was working in Corporate Sales and switched to the not-for-profit sector.
This Canadian foundation is based in London. Their focus is to change the lives of children with severe disabilities who are not critically or terminally ill. Their funding comes from corporate sponsors; see the large list of supporters at:
https://www.sunshine.ca/supporters .
They are not supported by the United Way or governments. Prior to COVID, they were chartering planes filled with children to go to Disney World; that plan is now on hold. Children with life-changing dreams are referred by hospitals or physicians. The average cost to fulfill a dream is $10000. The Sunshine Foundation documents long-lasting positive impacts that come to the children they sponsor. Examples of their success can be seen on the website link above. Children 11 to 21 years of age who exemplify confidence and resiliance are chosen from all parts of Canada . 66,000 qualify but 8800 have fulfilled their dreams. Children have become screenwriters, lawyers, judges, software developers, etc.
Trish thanked Brianne.
Announcements
The Discovery Tour Committee is looking for more participants.
Service Above Self – Pat is unable to take on this project. Barbara will contact the schools. Trish will arrange plaques. We will meet 17May23 to present awards; Suzanne Ferguson has made $500 contribution on behalf of her Father, E. Frank Sanders who was a founding member of our club.
The Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders our club recognition is set for 31 May 23, Trudy is the contact person in our club. This from Kirk Langford:
The registration deadline is April 20, so don't wait! This is something the youth in your community will not want to miss!
The seminar is from
Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14 at
Western University in London, Ontario.
The cost is $500 CAD or $450 USD per participant and $450 CAD for Rotary Youth Exchange Inbound students.
Club Assembly is 22 Feb 23.
Volunteers were assigned to shifts at Jackpot City 10Feb23 10 am and 21Feb23 4 pm. It was decided not to request one shift per month.
From Pat Martin: Community Service Report, January 30/23
The following community organizations have received a donation from
our Rotary Club of St. Thomas::
Christmas Care $500.00
The Grace Café $500.00
The Inn $500.00
St Thomas Elgin Foodbank $500.00
The Salvation Army $500.00
Ignite/ Youth Centre $200.00
Courage for Freedom $300.00
Information re the RI Peace fellowship can be found at:
Please see below from the St Thomas Music Festival:
Stew Shouldice won the 50/50 draw (again)
Happy Finns (each good thought translates to $5 donation to End Polio Now):
Stew- made plans for trip to Myrtle Beach March break
Ron- Brianne’s talk, Pat is back after injury
Cindy- Brianne’s talk,Pat is back, 2 birthdays
Barb- Brianne’s talk, Pat is back, trip to Kingston, storm meant another day with daughter
Nancy- Brianne’s talk, Pat is back, 4 projects are done
Malcolm- Brianne’s talk, Pat is back
Trudy- Brianne’s talk, Pat is back
Pat- Brianne’s talk, she is glad to be back, good wishes from club members
Trish- Brianne’s talk, Pat is back
.png)
