From The Rotarian May 1942
“Rotary is a miniature model of a world at peace, one which might advantageously be studied by nations. Rotarians believe that the universal application of tolerance and friendliness would bring about the international peace so earnestly desired by everyone", (Radio broadcast on Rotary’s 36th anniversary)
Our speaker Jane Schalk See pic below with President Barb:
joined 9 Rotarians and guests Joanne Howarth and her husband Jim Morrison. President Barbara opened the meeting with the gong, the singing of O Canada, toasts to King and Country and Rotary International and repeating of the 4-way test lead by Malcolm.
Malcolm introduced Jane as the manager of Destination Church’s school lunch program. Jane is a member of the congregation and she is also the Treasurer of the Board. Jane is a wife, mother to 4 children and grandmother to seven.
Destination church became involved in the School Lunch Program about 4 years ago. At that time 4 – 5 schools received 50 lunches per day. Now Destination Church partners with the “Eat to Learn” program and acts as the liaison for the 6 elementary schools served. 110 lunches per day are prepared. 25 volunteers are involved in the program. Funding is 100% by donation. The church does not use their church operating budget for this. Lunches consist of a sandwich with protein, piece of fresh fruit, cut vegetables, a snack such as granola bar, rice krispie square or cookie and dessert such as pudding. Cost per month is about $2000. Those packing lunches meet at church at 7:30 a.m. from Monday to Thursday. Some other volunteers cut and prepare vegetables in the afternoon. Lunches are picked up and delivered each day by volunteers.
History of Destination Church. It was a church plant from Fellowship Christian Church on Elm Street. Goal is outreach to the downtown area. Attendance at Sunday services varies. Twice a month a community dinner is held and every day Monday to Friday, there is an opportunity for coffee and conversation during the day. Moore Street community garden is for anyone to use when it is unlocked. The church has some clothing to give away for those who are looking.
Announcements
The Spring Extravaganza raised about $650 and was well attended; see pic below of Mary, Trudy, and Adrianna welcoming attendees
The Discovery Tour Committee meets 24Apr23 7pm.
Advertisement from Rotary Club of Oakville – Electric car draw this year is Mustang and website info will be in Rotaserver.
Hawk Cliff – April 19th; we are taking our own bag lunch to Hawk Cliff to meet with 2 members of the Field Naturalist Club. Malcolm has been collaborating with them on producing the one-page handout that Malcolm gave out. We will tour the area with them. In the event of rain, we will eat in our cars and then tour under umbrellas. Pat suggested bringing a lawn chair and if it is a warm sunny day we can eat outdoors.
May 6th – Railway City Rotary Club of St. Thomas Fish Fry – tickets $35. Location: Railway Museum
April 6th – Zoom meeting re the Group Friendship Exchange from Lithuania – 10 a.m. Malcolm will attend meeting. Lithuanian guests on the Friendship Exchange will be here for the full day on May 12th.
Happy Finns
Nancy – one for Jane’s talk, Destination Church is a help to refugee committee, Happy Easter, Spring Extravaganza event
Barbara – successful event on Saturday, Joanne returning and bringing Jim, Emily home on weekend with two grand-dogs, daughters home for Easter
Malcolm – thanking Jane for speaking, wishing everyone Happy Easter
Mary – successful Saturday, for speaker, for Happy Easter
Maggie – thank everyone for card sent by club members, be able to get to flower gardens and get hands in the dirt
Bill – won cupcakes, wish everyone a Happy Easter
Stew – speaker Jane, we are downsizing
Joanne – wonderful week since last meeting, wonderful experience with friends last night,
Pat – thank speaker, daughter Sarah taking some time off, first two chemo treatments and not too bad so far, celebrate wonderful upcoming family Easter season
Mark- Happy Easter
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