The majority of DRCF funds are raised from the proceeds of CKDR Rotary Radio Bingo. Thank you to all our bingo players and card sellers who help make grants like this possible.
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South Community Garden Box Construction is Happening!June 7, 2023 The construction of the garden boxes at the South Community Garden site is happening!     |
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Local Rotarians recognized as Paul Harris FellowsJune 4, 2023  The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation (Canada) is a registered charity that supports Rotary International’s effort to “do good in the world”. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. |
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Latest from the South Community GardenJune 6, 2023 More lumber was unloaded this morning at the site of the South Community Garden and work on the garden boxes has started.  |
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Highway Cleanup 2023May 13, 2023 A sure sign of spring... a group of Rotarians and partners tackled the cleanup of the 4 km Thunder Lake Hwy 17 corridor.   |
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Happening at the South Dryden Community GardenJune 4, 2023 Another step forward in the construction of the new South Dryden Community Garden. A group of Rotarians were on-site on Friday to unload the initial delivery of lumber that will be used to build the garden boxes.   |
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Happy to Help with Fall Fest 2022
The Rotary Club of Dryden was happy to be a part of such a great event in our community! Kudos to the Dryden Fall Fest organizing committee and the sponsors and volunteers who all helped make the Fall Fest activities happen.
South Dryden Community Garden Project
The South Dryden Community Garden Project is a Rotary-led collaboration between the Rotary Club of Dryden and the City of Dryden.
The garden is located at the corner of Wabigoon Drive and Van Horne Avenue, the most densely populated area of Dryden, and will provide people in the area the opportunity to grow their own fresh produce and contribute to food security.
There were four work parties this fall to put up the fence and gates and to prepare the site for building the garden boxes next spring. Volunteer labour was provided by Dryden Rotarians, friends of Rotary, and the Dryden Kinsmen. Funding has been through the Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation and the City has provided the land and other infrastructure.
Special thanks to Shaun Kurz for designing the site and providing the Bobcat.
Book Exchange wraps up Basic Literacy & Education Month
September is Rotary's Basic Education and Literacy month, and Dryden Rotarians wrapped it up with a mini book exchange at the conclusion of last evening's meeting. Before we made our book selections, our Club's Literacy Chair, Lucille Ayers, updated Rotarians and guests on the various education and literacy activities that the Dryden club was involved in, initiated, or supported financially in the 2021-2022 Rotary year. These activities were recognized earlier this year when the Club received a District 5550 Literacy Award.
For example, the club donated scholarships and bursaries to area high school students, provided sponsorships for youth to attend various leadership events, sponsored the Free Reading Program on our website, supported the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, built three Books for Sharing boxes in our community, and raised funds to support schools in Guatemala and Bangladesh.
Any books that didn't go home with a Rotarian last evening will be added to Dryden's Books for Sharing boxes.
National Truth & Reconciliation - September 30th
Lucky Ducks on the Wabigoon River
Wasn't that a ducky afternoon!
Skene's Landing on the Wabigoon River was the place to see ducks on Sunday...not Mergansers or Mallards, but 1,000 little yellow ducks bobbing their way towards the dock in Rotary's Lucky Duck race.
And the winners from all these lucky ducks were:
Duck #263 - P. Rigey for $1000
Duck #562 - H. Hanson for $500
Duck #410 - D. Miller for $400
Duck #414 - J. Hewitson for $300
Duck #350 - A. Aitken for $200
And one more winner - Rotary Youth programs in Dryden. The community's support for the Lucky Duck Race makes our club's Youth programs a winner too!
Thanks to everyone who bought tickets or came down to the Landing to cheer the ducks on. And a big shout out to Lotto One for selling tickets for us as well!
Rotarians assist at "We Run This City"
Seventeen Rotarians were out early on Sunday morning to help with Dryden's "We Run This City" race. This was a great event for people of all ages with 5 KM and 10 KM walks and runs. This year's proceeds will go to the new Dog Park in Rotary Park.
Rotarians visit Dryden District Conservation Club
For a small group of Dryden Rotarians, Saturday was a great opportunity to visit the Dryden District Conservation Club and learn about their many activities, to hear how the funds donated by the Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation have been put to use, and to try their hand at archery. 
New Books for Sharing Box Installed in North Dryden
Are you looking for some summer reading? Our newest Books for Sharing box has just been installed in North Dryden at the Hatch Memorial Parkway at 199 Wice Road. This is our third book box in Dryden; the other two are at the Laura Howe Marsh and at Kinsmen Park, both on Van Horne Avenue.
The Books for Sharing boxes are a partnership between the Rotary Club of Dryden, the Friends of the Dryden Public Library, and the Dryden Public Library. The City of Dryden’s Public Works took care of the installation of all three boxes - many thanks to them for their assistance with this great project!
How does a Books for Sharing box work? It's pretty simple -- "Take. Read. Share. Return or replace only if you wish."
The Friends of the Dryden Public Library monitor the boxes on a regular basis and stock them with books from the Library's inventory of gently used reading material when necessary. There is usually an adequate supply of most books, however we are often in need of books for very young children (board books, easy read, primary). If you wish to donate children’s books, please send us a private message on Facebook to arrange for pickup.
Rotary and Amarok Partner with Mothers in Bangladesh
The Rotary Club of Dryden raised $36,000 through its Second Annual Xmas Promotion for schools in the urban slums of Bangladesh. These funds support our sponsored school, the Durbar-Shaikat Rotary Mothers’ School, and other similar schools in Bangladesh. Each school teaches 25 mothers in the morning, each of whom teaches five neighbourhood children at their home in the afternoon.
Books for Sharing Boxes on the Map!
The word is spreading about our Books for Sharing boxes!
The Kenora Little Libraries Facebook page has added the locations of our two Dryden book boxes to their Google map showing where you can find Little Libraries in Kenora and area. Check it out at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit...
Our Books for Sharing boxes are a partnership between our club, the Dryden Public Library, and the Friends of the Dryden Public Library and we're looking forward to the installation of our third box soon!
2022 Highway Cleanup
Dryden Rotarians, family, and friends were out for their annual cleanup of a stretch of Highway 17 East on Saturday May 30th.
Fundraisers for ShelterBox
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our recent Cook for Peace fundraiser where $20.00 from each food package sold was donated to ShelterBox in support of their aid to Ukraine.
We raised over $3000.00 and Ecole Catholique De L'Enfant-Jesus joined in with a school student fundraiser and added $105 for ShelterBox! Thank you all!
If you'd like to know more about ShelterBox's efforts in support of Ukraine, you can visit https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/the-ukraine-crisis.../.
April 14 Bingo Cancelled
The Rotary Club of Dryden has made the decision to cancel the radio bingo scheduled for tomorrow, April 14, due to the impact of the storm that is affecting our area.
We are asking people to hold on to their bingo cards as these will be played on April 21st as a regular game.
The Monster bingo that was advertised to be held on April 21st will be deferred until May 5th.
The Monster bingo advertised for April 28th will continue as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and for playing Rotary Radio Bingo.
RYLA is back!
Check out the poster below for more information about RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly.
Interested students must contact the Rotary Club of Dryden through the DHS Guidance Dept. or email your letter to rotaryyouthdryden@gmail.com
Please do not apply on line.
Please do not apply on line.
eRYLA 2022 - The Building Blocks of Leadership
eRYLA is a NEW virtual program that gives youth another opportunity to participate in leadership development sessions.
Dates: May 6 & 7, 2022 on Zoom
Open to youth ages 15 -25
Open to youth ages 15 -25
Wrapping Up our Bingo Season - Schedule Update
Our regular Bingo was cancelled on April 14th because of the winter storm so we've had to make a few adjustments to our schedule. 
Thursday April 21st - regular Bingo USING CARDS DATED APRIL 14
Thursday April 28th - '80th Anniversary' Monster Bingo
Thursday May 5th - Monster Bingo (previously scheduled for April 21st)
Check out the posters below for more details about the April 28th and May 5th Monster Bingos and our website for information on where you can purchase your cards.
Cook for Peace Fundraiser
More than 2 million people are reported to have already fled Ukraine to neighboring countries in freezing temperatures, facing an uncertain future. The UN is predicting as many as 16 million people will be affected by this crisis and in need of humanitarian assistance, including 4 million refugees.
Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation supports Red Lake Hospital
The following was recently posted online by the Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital in Red Lake. It's about their new blood culture incubator in their laboratory, the purchase of which was supported by a donation from the Dryden Rotary Charitable Foundation. This is one of the ways that the funds raised through CKDR Rotary Radio Bingo supports communities and residents in our region.
Lobster Sale Deadline is December 4th!
Bingo is back!
CKDR Rotary Radio Bingo is back!
The first bingo of the new season is on Thursday, October 14th, at 7 PM and we're starting off with a 'Monster' bingo. You can find a list of all the regional Bingo Card vendors here on our website.
Another Successful Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
The Rotary Club of Dryden, in partnership with the City of Dryden, was kept busy on a beautiful fall day at the recent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day supported by Rotary Club
You know fall is getting closer when the City of Dryden advertises their upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, a project supported by the Rotary Club of Dryden. Check out the City's flyer below for all the details!
Over 3,500 Interactive Activities for K-6 Readers
Basic education and literacy are one of Rotary's seven areas of focus and the Rotary Club of Dryden is involved in many activities that support and promote literacy here in our community and further field.
Rotary Volunteers Make Vaccinators feel like "Superheroes" Dr Says
Up to sixteen Rotarians per day, help the nurses, doctors and other staff ensure that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines run smoothly at the Dryden Arena.
20-21 Rotary Radio Bingo Tops Record and is a Pandemic’s Silver Lining
The 2020-21 edition of Dryden Rotary’s “Rotary Radio Bingo” broke all previous records. Sales of bingo cards were for all practical purposes sold out for every game the entire season.
Lillian Berg Gr. 7/8 put “ACTION” into Reconciliation with a study of The McIntosh Indian Residential School
With a program called “ReconciliACTION” Lillian Berg P.S. teacher Shannon Elliot taught her students about the history of the now-discredited “residential school movement”.
The Club’s Website has a Fresh New Look
At our April 7 meeting Rotarians John Borst and Susan Reany Iskra provided an overview of our new and improved website; a project they have been working on for a while. The goal of the revamp was to make the site more appealing and accessible to all.
“Homelessness and drugs are problems we must face” says Dryden resident, Shauna Pinkerton
Shauna Pinkerton shared her journey from Dryden to East Hastings Street in Vancouver and back with Dryden Rotarians on Wednesday, April 1st.
Durbar-Shaikat Rotary Mothers’ School, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Share Their Stories
By Nasima, Morion, Shahnur, Shamima and (Aysha the schoolteacher)
Dear Dryden, Rotarians, we are really pleased to share with you about our days and progress. After a long hardship of livelihood because of Covid crisis our days started to begin with our family and works.
Club’s International Team Makes District Presentation on Amarok Education Model
Dryden’s International Committee, consisting of James Kroeker (chair), Cindy Palermo, and John Borst, presented to DG Gailmarie’s District 5550’s monthly “DG’s Talk” on the Amarok Society’s “mother’s schools” in the slums of Bangladesh.
Treasury Metals aims for a construction decision at Goliath by Fall of 2023.
A decision on starting construction of the Goliath Gold Mine by Treasury Metals is still a long way off according to Mark Wheeler, Director of Projects and Mac Potter who spoke to Wednesday’s Dryden Rotary Club virtual meeting.
A Gentleman’s Gentleman Passes from the Club
Arthur Clare Thompson
May 4, 1931 – Mar 12, 2021
"Enjoy Rotary and have fun helping others."
Beezer's bees hit the sweet spot with Dryden Rotarians
Reagan Breeze, Dryden’s beekeeper extraordinaire, doesn’t just want to produce honey, he wants to save the bees and the world in the process.
Dryden Hospital and Youth Receive Big Winter ‘21, Grants from DRCF
Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation doles out another $101,425.00 to local community organizations
Dryden Working Circle Shares Progress
By Sarah McCarthy and John Borst
The Dryden Working Circle Committee continues its efforts to bring both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members together.
Firefly shines light on Restorative Justice for youth
An alternative to the courts praised for first-time offenders.
by Sarah McCarthy CKDR
Firefly is spreading awareness about Youth Justice Services available in Dryden.
Scientists from the African Center for Aquatic Research and Education (ACARE) to Train at the Experimental Lakes Area in NWO
Speaking to Dryden Rotarians from Ypsilanti, Michigan, Dr Ted Lawrence, Executive Director of IISD-ACARE described how under IISD’s leadership, Dryden’s World-renowned Experimental Lakes Area will help save the Seven Great Lakes of Africa.
Ashley Apland Talks on FireFly’s Services to Youth in NWO
Ashley Apland, Clinical Manager for Youth Mental Health at Firefly explained that Firefly is a non-profit organization which provides full youth services to NWO. This includes “Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy service, mental health services, developmental assessments, autism, and spectrum disorder services”, she said.
Thirty Year Member, Elaine Thompson, Passes Away
On January 31, 1990, Elaine Thompson joined The Rotary Club of Dryden. On January 22, 2021, she sadly passed from us. During those nearly 31 years her warm smile and quiet demeanour belied her enthusiasm for Rotary. In 1995-96, Elaine served as the club’s 35th president. She was both the second woman to join the club and the second woman to serve in that position.
Personal Trainer, Kris Skramrud, Speaks on Surviving the Pandemic in Good Shape
Editor’s note: this post is based on the report of Sara McCarthy of CKDR
A local Certified Personal Trainer is out with some tips on staying active during the province-wide stay at home order.
Dryden Rotarians Create Virtual Awards Night
While we can’t gather in person, The Rotary Club of Dryden went virtual Wednesday night for their annual Paul Harris Fellows Award evening to recognize new, active and past members.
Club Donates Two Gifts to the Community Over the Holiday Period
With Dryden Rotary’s Virtual meetings cancelled and no weekly Dryden Rotary Bingo Dryden’s Rotarians usually take a break from their community involvement during the holidays. It was a bit of a surprise when, not one, but two, opportunities presented themselves for local Rotarians to put their new drive to be “People of Action” into play.
Club Assembly Deals With Constitution & By Laws Revision, Virtual Christmas Dinner & 2020 Christmas Cheer Hampers
Dryden Rotary's November 4th virtual meeting had no speaker, instead it held what in Rotary-speak is called a "Club Assembly". This really means a business meeting where all members dealt formally and informally with a variety of items. On the 4th three items were dealt with Revisions to the Club's Constitution and Bylaws, how we would handle our traditional Christmas dinner meeting and changes to our annual Christmas Cheer hamper collection during the pandemic.
Update on Rotary’s Goal of Eliminating Another Virus-Polio
Dryden Club contributes $4,292.40 to wipe out Polio in 2020.
Polio has occurred as a sporadic illness in humans since the time of the ancient Egyptians. As humans became more urbanized, polio epidemics have occurred with increasing severity until the polio vaccine was developed in the 1950s.
Minor Hockey Breakfast Program Needs Help with Training Equipment
Skills training in hockey for both girls and boys has undergone a revolution in the past decade. Today coaches use “Rush Defenders”, “High-speed Deke Trainers” and “Reactive Sniper Machines”. And there is even Synthetic Ice so you can skate all year round on makeshift rinks or even your living room if you are that dedicated.
Four Takeaways, From the NWHU Medical Officer of Health’s Speech on Covid-19 in NWO
The Northwestern Health Unit’s, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon speaking at The Rotary Club of Dryden’s virtual meeting on Wednesday left four key pieces of information with those in attendance.
Walk Through Laura Howe Marsh Provides Opportunity for Fellowship During Pandemic
On a sunny Saturday morning, October 10th nine Dryden Rotarians with two family members plus two out of town guests, spent an hour of fellowship walking the trails of the Laura Howe Marsh.
Mothers’ School Student in Bangladesh Describes How Poor in City Slum Surviving Covid-19
October 20
Khulna, Bangladesh
Dear Members of The Rotary Club of Dryden,
I (Rahima Begum) am happy to share with you about my efforts during the days of extreme Covid-19 and lockdown.
Speaker Allan-Riives Seeks Volunteers to fill Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) was the focus of Dryden Rotary’s speaker Sharon Allan-Riives at its virtual meeting this past week. Allan-Riives is the lead person in the Dryden area for this annual gifting program.
Literacy Chair Informs Club About “The Free Reading Program”
Rtn. Lucille Ayers, club literacy chair, shared information on “The Free Reading Program” at the October 8th meeting.
Hazardous Waste Day Volume Grows by 50 Percent in 2020
Dryden Rotary, Miller Environmental and The City of Dryden’s cosponsored, 2020 Hazardous Waste Day measured by the number of carloads that passed through the city’s Public Works Facility on September 19th grew from 370 to 555 an increase of 185 or 50% growth.
Transportation is Focus of Consultation to Determine Location of Canada’s Nuclear Storage Facility
In 2023 Canada, after a long exhausting consultation period, will decide where they will build a repository for our spent nuclear fuel. Beginning with 22 sites, only two remain: a site about 35 km west of Ignace, Ontario and a second in the Municipality of South Bruce about 50 km southeast of the Bruce Power Nuclear facility.
2019-20 Exchange Student Morgan Kruger’s Life in Hualien City, Taiwan
Dryden High School student, Morgan Kruger, spent her 2019-20 school year in Hualien City, Taiwan. Last Wednesday she shared her experience with her sponsoring club The Rotary Club of Dryden.
District 5550 District Governor's September 2020 Newsletter
Kenora Rotary Creates Four Little Libraries for the Community
How small can a library be? According to the Rotary Club of Kenora the answer is very tiny. How about putting one on a park bench, or the back of a road sign or at a group mailbox.
Africa Declared Free of the Wild Polio Virus
Report of the District 5550 Polio Chair, Dr. Pat Chernesky
I am pleased and honoured to be the “Polio Plus/End Polio Now” District Chair for 2020-2021! Thanks to DG Gailmarie for this exciting opportunity; I look forward to sharing news about progress in polio eradication by providing regular updates and assisting you in any way that I am able!
District Governor Visits Dryden Rotary Electronically
Rotarians are members of their clubs. The clubs are chartered by the global organization Rotary International (RI) headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. For administrative purposes, the more than 32,000 clubs worldwide are grouped into 529 districts, and the districts into 34 zones.
Covid-19 Puts Tourist Camps in Crisis Across NWO
Clark’s Resorts have been a successful icon of “Sunset Country’s” tourist economy for thirty-five years. This year it sits empty due to the Corona virus pandemic. That is the story shared by Meagan Clark, daughter of the resort’s founders, her parents.
Brazilian Exchange Student Loly Reviews Her Year in Dryden
Loly Cartocci - Bazanelli, our 2019-2020 Rotary exchange student from Brazil gave the club members a presentation of her year in Canada using pictures.
Former European Exchange Students Join Dryden Meeting via Zoom
Four former exchange students from European countries joined the July 8th meeting via zoom to hear Loly Cartocci - Bazanelli’s presentation and say hi to the club members. They were Alba Posas Solandes of Spain (2014-2015), Katarina Närhinen of Finland (2016-2017), Varja LindstrÖm of Sweden (2017-18) and Sigvart Støverud of Norway (2018-19).
Dryden Rotary Start New Rotary Year Off With Fund Raising Event – A Drive Through Pancake Breakfast
On Canada Day, July 1, 2020 Dryden Rotary and the Dryden Native Friendship Centre (DNFC) partnered to have a curbside pancake breakfast.
Advertisements on Rotary Club Websites: it’s not a simple matter
You would think advertisements on Rotary club websites would be a simple matter. Instead, it can often get quite complicated.
Club President Plomp, Passes Gavel on to 20-21 President Anna Traini
July 1st is the start of each Rotary year, so the last meeting in June sees the outgoing president pass the gavel, to the incoming president.
Club Newsletter Editor Reaches 1000th Issue Plateau
Twenty-years is a long time to be producing a newsletter. That is about how long it would take to accumulate 1000 issues at 50 per year. But that is just what Rotarian and city lawyer Willem Vermeer has done with the club's weekly newsletter titled The Keyway.
Local Bee Expert Gets Rotarians All-a-Buzz About Bees
Local bee expert Ann Puddicombe, informed Dryden Rotarians that there are around 400 different species of bees in Ontario. There are about 20,000 world-wide. But here favourite bee is the humble Bumble Bee.
Northern Youth Services Focus is Indigenous Youth and Families
In 2014, guest speaker Norman Miller became the CEO of Northern Youth Services (NYS) a Mennonite program founded in 1967 by Clair and Clara Schnupp with the objective of ministering to the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of Indigenous youth.
COX’S BAZAR DRYDEN WOMEN’S SCHOOL REPORT TO DRYDEN CLUB EXECUTIVE
I am pleased to be working together with Rtns Cindy Palermo and John Borst to promote and continue Dryden rotary sponsorship of the Cox’s Bazar Dryden Women’s School in Bangladesh. In 2019, our committee travelled to Kenora for an evening presentation to the RC of Kenora and to Winnipeg for an evening presentation to the Winnipeg Rotoract club at the University of Manitoba. We presented to our club and were overwhelmed by the generous support from members of over $2,000. Cindy organized a presentation by Tanyss Munro at the Dryden High School for her students and the public.
Rotary Clubs in the Slums of Cox’s Bazar Help Dryden Woman’s School Succeed
Editor’s Note: The following was written by Tanyss Munroe as a report to the Rotary Club of Dryden, ON to demonstrate how the Rotary Clubs of Cox’s Bazar were contributing “Time, Energy and Effort” instead of dollars to the school they were funding.
With the help of Anwar Sadat, a Rotarian of the East York Rotary Club, we were introduced to 3 Rotary Clubs in the city of Cox’s Bazar, just beside the world’s largest refugee camp (Rohingya). The people in the slum of 8,000 people where your school is, live in far worse conditions than those in the refugee camp.
Panna’s Story: How Just the Thought of Literacy Builds Dreams
My name is Panna. I am seven. My parents were separated when I was two years old and my mummy gave me to my granny to raise because she could not take care of me. From then I am living with my grandmother. She is a beggar and every day she takes me on Cox’s Bazar beach and we beg to people. But we are not too good. Many days I am very hungry.
Princess Court Family Council Works to Make Institution More “Home” Like
Carol Gardam, chair of the Princess Court Family Council (PCFC) for the past 3 years, spoke to the club on how the organization advocates for residents to improve their quality of life and while promoting Princess Court and the Family Council within Dryden.
Dryden Rotary Radio Bingo Profits Pass the Two Million Mark
With Dryden Rotary’s most recent announcement of the approval of another $53,000 in grants to local and area organizations The Rotary Club of Dryden has breached the 2-million-dollar mark in grants.
DRCF and Club Approve $53,000 in Grants to Six Local Organizations
Each year the Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation (DRCF) meets in February, May and November to consider and approve requests for grants from various charitable organizations in the region.
Next DRCF Meeting to Review Grant Requests is November 2020.
The Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation is now accepting applications for its next round of grants. The deadline for the summer/fall applications is basically November 1st as the Foundation’s directors meet that month to review and approve the applications.
Ice Dogs-Rotary 50/50 Draw Up-in-the-Air for 20-21 Season
Ice-Dog President Mike Sveinson, along with Executive member Erik Lang, spoke to the Junior A Ice-Dogs forth-coming season and the roll of Dryden Rotary’s 50/50 Joint venture.
NW Health Unit Staff Discuss Food Security During the CoVid-19 Experience
Stephanie Cran and Lindsay Burry from the North Western Health Unit (NWHU) highlighted for Rotarians and 13 guests the issue of food security before and during the CoVid-19 crisis.
Dryden ‘Haute Couture’ Designed Patriotic Covid-19 Masks
Trish England loves to sew and is known locally for designing original handbags. With the Coronavirus in full swing and people wanting well made masks Trish has turned her skills into designing patriotic masks in true ‘haute couture’ fashion.
Why ‘Maternal and Child Health’ are the Focus for April in RI
April is Rotary’s Maternal and Child Health month. As you probably know, in developed countries, women outlive men by an average of 5 to 10 years. This is a relatively new phenomenon. Until the dawn of the 20th century, men generally outlived women by many years. The main reason for this was that large numbers of women died from the complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
KDSB’s Profile Set to Rise in Dryden
Henry Wall, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenora District Services Board, was Dryden Rotary’s first ever guest speaker to attend a meeting using the ZOOM video conferencing system.
Rotarian Discovers The Cost of Living in Dryden Fifty-four Years Ago
Preamble: Although this isn’t directly about Rotary it is a rare glimpse of what life and the cost of living was 54 years ago. As I was sorting though stuff in preparation for my move into “town” I found a booklet which we created as a guide, plan, record and diary of our first trip across Canada.
The year was 1966. My sister was living in Vancouver and getting married. Having been married the summer before we decided we would camp our way across the country. It was the first time I would visit Dryden.
Dr. Carl Eisener Reflects on DRHC’s Ability to Handle COVID-19’s Most Serious Cases
Dr. Carl Eisener Rotarian & ADG NWO clubs.
For those of you who think that COVID 19 is overblown and the precautions and "social distancing" are more stringent than they need be, let me give some local perspective:
Dryden Rotary Goes Hi-Tech with First Ever ZOOM Video-Conference Meeting
With in-person meetings large and small banned across Canada, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic Dryden Rotary is about to enter new territory as it holds its April 1st, 2020 meeting using the ZOOM Video=Conferencing system.
Dryden Rotary On-line Action Delayed Due to COVID-19
In consideration of the health concerns facing us today, Dryden Rotary will delay the March 31st start of the On-Line Auction until such time as all the logistics in delivering the auction can be worked out in a safe and socially responsible manner.
Reliable Sources for Updates on State of COVID-19 in Canada
The most update source for information of the COVID-19 virus The Government of Canada
March Meetings Cancelled Due to CoVid-19 Protocals
Dryden Rotary Secretary Ed Iskra has just announced the cancellation of our next two general meetings scheduled for March 18th and 25th in response to the advice of our public officials who recommend we do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing and avoiding non-essential gatherings.
World Rotaract Week Celebrated from March 9 - 15
March 9th, marks the beginning of World Rotaract week. Legally, anyone who is an adult, 18 years or older, can join Rotary, yet, few Rotary clubs have many members under age 30. The first Rotaract Club was created in 1968 at Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States partly to address this situation. However, Rotaract Clubs were not Rotary International’s first youth clubs.
TD’s Dawn Jones Shares Story of the TD Grade One Book Giveaway
On Feb 23rd we say “Happy 115th Birthday Rotary!”
February 23, 2020 marks the 115th anniversary of the world’s first Rotary meeting. On that date in 1905, four individuals, each of a different background and different vocation met for dinner in the spirit of friendship and fellowship.
Dryden Rotary Losses Its Most Senior Member “Rolly” Swan
It is with deep sadness that the Dryden Rotary Club learned of the passing of one of its most beloved members Roland (Rolly) Swan on Monday afternoon, January 20, 2020.
New Community Group Seeks to Create a “Fall Festival” in Dryden
Laina Smith spoke to Rotarians on her vision of a holding a Fall Fest in Dryden each October. She has rallied a small committee of seven citizens to organize the event.
Club Grows to Sixty-Four Members to Start Off 2020
With the induction of three new members on January 8th, the Rotary Club of Dryden has returned to its all-time high of 64 members.
The key difference, however, this time we have an equal number of members by gender.
Vocations: The Key to Rotary's Success in Our Community
January is Rotary’s vocational service Month. Rotary’s belief is that our vocations can provide the basis of service. Essentially, whatever your vocation, you serve as Rotary’s Ambassador to that vocation and to the community at large. You also serve as an Ambassador of your vocation to Rotary.
New Member’s Career Path Follows the Heart
All new members who join Rotary give what is called a vocational talk. Originally it was a way for members to get to know what your business was. Over the years it has morphed into more of a life story
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month: A Need for Vigilance
Even with a vaccine more than 300 children die needlessly everyday from measles.
By Carl Eisner, MD and Past President Rotary Club of Dryden
December is Rotary’s disease prevention and treatment month. This is one of the six areas of focus of the Rotary foundation. Much headway has been made in this area over the past decades – for instance, polio has been 99.9% eradicated, compared to where the world was with polio when rotary became involved.
The Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation Approves Thirteen Grants Totalling $31,011
Four times a year the eight member Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation meets under the leadership of Rotarian and Past Club President Rena Madden, to disperse the money raised through the Dryden Rotary Bingo proceeds.
Are Women the Future of Dryden’s Most Vital Organizations?
Dryden Rotary is unique among District 5550’s forty-six clubs because it has more women than any other club. Of the club’s 63 members 32 are male and 31 are female. However, when It comes to leadership within our organization women are more likely to serve on our Board of Directors and the Board of The Dryden Rotary Foundation. The latter is a separate body which determines the grants we distribute.
Loss of Two Volunteer Organizations Requires Meals on Wheels in Dryden to Find New Volunteers
Colleen Hill, Dryden’s Meals on Wheels coordinator provided the club with an update on the operation of Dryden’s MOW program.
Ignace, Ontario Plans to be Canada’s Site for Used Nuclear Fuel
Rachelle Davenport and Chantelle Gascon of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) in Ignace, Dryden’s neighboring community brought the club up-to-date on the NWMO’s site selection progress for that community.
Rotary Day at the U.N. is November 9th
November 9, 2019 is Rotary Day at the UN. It is the day that Rotary and the United Nations celebrate and honour their 72-year relationship.
Annual Rotary Awards Evening a Time to Celebrate Many Accomplishments
Once a year the Rotary Club of Dryden hosts an awards evening in which it celebrates three local Drydenites who exemplify Rotary's motto "Service Above Self" through their volunteer efforts, Rotary members who have donated one-thousand (USD) dollars to The Rotary Foundation, winners of the Dryden Royal Conservatory piano competition and inducted new members who have joined the club.
Strategic Plan is Focus of DRHC CEO’s Operational Update
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Doreen Armstrong-Ross Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) gave us a brief background on the state of our hospital and their future directions.
2019-20 Exchange Student ‘Lolly’ shares her background with the club
Our Brazilian exchange student, Lorena Cartocci Bazanelli or ‘Lolly” for short, shared with us some background on her home and country.
October 24 is Rotary End Polio Day-Give Today
Ramesh Ferris was born in India to an impoverished single mother in 1979. When he developed polio as an infant, she surrendered him to an orphanage, knowing that he would have no chance for a good life if she kept him. He had the good luck to be adopted by a Canadian couple, and with proper rehab, braces and crutches, he learned to walk short distances at a slow pace.
Six Humanitarians Honored for their Work with Refugees
Six humanitarians who are members of the family of Rotary are being honored as People of Action: Connectors Beyond Borders during the 2019 Rotary Day at the United Nations, which focuses this year on the global refugee crisis.
District 5550 Governor Fred Wright Visits Club and Puts Emphasis on the Reduction of Child Poverty
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Rotary International is divided into around 535 Districts. That averages out to about 65 clubs per district. Each District has a four-digit number. Dryden is part of District 5550. Each District is managed by a person titled the District Governor. Each governor serves for only one year from July 1 to June 30. For the 2019-20 year our District Governor (DG) is Fred Wright from Kenora.
Putting the Plus in PolioPlus
We’re doing so much more than eradicating polio
By Vanessa Glavinskas Photography by Andrew Esiebo
Musa Muhammed Ali, a farmer in Borno state, Nigeria, has had to deal with the many ways polio has affected his life. For instance, he used to have to pay for transportation when he needed to buy feed for his animals.
Dryden Rotary Works with District and other Clubs to Create a Literacy Program in Bangladesh’s Urban Slums
Each month Rotary defines a theme for Rotarians to focus upon. September’s theme is Basic Education and Literacy. It is for that reason that our International Services Director James Kroeker and DHS law and justice teacher Cynthia Palermo spoke to the club on the topic of the Amarok Society.
Rotary 'Vocational Training Team' Program a Means to Support People With Autism
by Dr. Corina Yatco-Guerrero, member of the Rotary Club of Sta. Ana (Davao), Philippines
I am a Neuro-Ophthalmologist and my husband is a Neurologist; we both practice in Davao City, Philippines. When our third child, Emmanuel, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of two, we were both stunned and perplexed.
Transforming mathematics education in Ecuador's low income schools
By Octavio Jarrin R., member of the Rotary Club of La Puntilla, Ecuador and Keith E. Axtell, member of the Rotary Club of Marin Evening, United States
An assessment of mathematics teachers in Ecuador showed they received little training in content preparation and teaching techniques. This resulted in teachers with little motivation and enthusiasm when preparing and teaching their classes.
2018-19 Rotary President to be Feature Speaker at District 5550 Conference
In the absence of President Mardi, Assistance Governor Carl Eisner, took the meeting chair and proceeded to share future meeting dates and events of which we should be aware.
What the ‘together’ in Rotary’s vision statement means
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create
lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
— Rotary International Vision Statement
By Paddy Rooney, governor of District 7390 (Pennsylvania, USA)
The word which defines much of our world today is division. We are divided in so many ways by race or creed, ethnicity or belief, by gender or age or sexuality. But the divisions have gone beyond mere realities and instead have become a source of dissension among us with the result that we have sliced and diced ourselves into smaller and smaller groups or tribes which only further exacerbate our sense of alienation one from the other.
Why the loss of ‘The Dryden Observer’ Matters
by John Borst, editor Rotary Club of Dryden Website
In May of this year The Dryden Observer ceased to publish and the community of Dryden loss a little of its soul. Somewhat ironically it was Pope Francis speaking to an audience of Italian journalists on September 16th who reminds us why the local community newspaper is vital in the life of a community.
Club receives reports on Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) for 2019
Each year District 5550 of which Dryden Rotary is a member, sponsors a Junior and Senior Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program. The program consists of “camp” environment at Shoal Lake, Manitoba.
The Contrarian Reflects on the New "New Morality"
by Mel Fisher, Rotarian and blogger as DrydenCurmudgeon. Mel's columns were published in the Dryden Observer and will now be co-posted here.
A page out of Willy Brant’s diary — Joe and I dropped off some veggies at the food co-op and were sitting in 'Timmies' when a carload of teenagers came roaring in and occupied the table next to us; I got the impression they considered that was ‘their’ table and us old codgers were interlopers to be sitting next to it. Well dressed, nice looking kids, all chattering at once, I didn’t pay much attention till I heard one girl announce ”Well I will never have any kids, that’s for sure!”.
Together Dryden Needs to Find a Solution to Our Youth Centre Crisis
Commentary by John Borst, editor Dryden Rotary News and We the Northwest News and Views
We have all heard the meme “It takes a village to raise a child.” We are also prone to nod in agreement and then go on about our business of living and forgetting about the kid who goes to school without having breakfast and hasn’t got a lunch to eat, or the teen who hangs out downtown or at school staying away from home as long as possible. But in a small city like Dryden even youngsters with three meals a day and a loving home can suffer from anxiety, loneliness or fear of their peers.
Democracy is Set to Take a Giant Leap Forward in Dryden
OPINION by John Borst,
There are two keys to living in a successful vibrant democracy: participation and vigilance. Dryden City Council is to be congratulated for taking a modern step forward to facilitate those principles.
Club Looking for Students Interested in Student Exchange in 2020
The Rotary Club of Dryden in looking for Dryden High School students interested in doing an international student exchange in 2020.
Dryden City Council Set to Webcast Meetings Starting in October 2019
Buried in a single sentence in a Staff Report at the September 9th Committee-of-the-Whole Council Meeting on “Electronic Participation” by members of council that “The IT Department ...have sourced the required hardware and software solutions to implement this project including webcasting.”
Dryden Rotary Website to Become More Community Based
With the demise of our community newspaper, The Observer, Dryden Rotary News will this fall expand by adding We the Northwest News and Views.
Poole Describes How the Salvation Army and Community Outreach Go Hand-in Hand
Sandra Poole, a Kenora Rotarian and regional leader within the Salvation Army provided a brief insight into the workings of her church.
Dryden Youth Centre Needs Support if it is to Continue
Ann Tkachyk of the Dryden Police Department and Vanessa Shepherd, Manager, Children's Services Dryden Children's Resource Centre were instrumental in establishing a Youth Centre in Dryden which ran for 37 days this summer out of the former Child Care Centre on Albert Street.
Thunder Bay Runners Take First in We Run This City Half-Marathon
Full Race Results Published Here
Sunday morning September 1, 2019, dawned wet and cool for the Dryden's Young Professionals' Second Annual We Run This City Half-Marathon and 10 km road races. The weather, however did not deter the the twenty-three runners in the half-marathon or the forty-six participants in the 10 km race.
Club Looses Member Marg Saville to Cancer.
It is with profound sadness the The Rotary Club of Dryden announces the passing of its member Margaret Saville. Margaret joined Rotary in June of 2011. Her funeral service will be held at the United Church at 7:00 pm.
‘We Run This City’, Dryden’s Premier Road Race, All Set to Go
Put September 1st on your must-see list as 97 runners course through Dryden’s streets and trails in the Second annual ‘We Run This City’ half-marathon and 10 k road races.
WHAT CAN A ROTARIAN DO WHEN THERE IS NO COMPLAINTS POLICY?
Many Rotarians are passionate about Rotary, some so passionate that they forget that other Rotarians must be treated with respect.
‘WeLoveDryden’ - Show Your Hometown Pride on June 8
Imagine if the 8000 residents of Dryden marched in the same parade, what a scene it could be.
Okay, 8000 is a little extreme but 1000 would be a super goal and would pack a wallop for our sense of community. Packing a wallop is just what the organisers of Dryden’s first “We Love Dryden” day want to achieve. So put June 8th on your calendar and participate in one or more of the three events.
Links to Series on 2019 Council on Legislation Plus Concluding Comments
#7 in a series.
A request to provide a compendium of links to the 2019 Council on Legislation from a PDG at District 7390 was the inspiration for this post. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the bigger picture of what happened this year which may portend future directions and trends.
Sing-along with this Saskatoon-Nutana version of the Four-Way Test.
This is a version of the Four-Way Test to which you will have no trouble singing along. The 53 seconds of lyrics have a slightly different ending. There is one additional line.
Did the Council make Rotaractors, Rotarians? No!
Did the Council of Legislation change the status of a member of a Rotaract Club with Enactment 19-72? The answer is no. They are still Rotaractors. They are not Rotarians. That is the conclusion one has to draw from the experience of two Rotaractors who also have membership in Rotary Clubs.
Results of Survey on Changing the Name of The Rotarian
As reported some two weeks ago, the Council on Legislation gave Rotary Executive the authority to alter the name of The Rotarian magazine if it was necessary to be consistent with Rotary’s rebranding initiative.
The Duarte Story as told by Dr Sylvia Whitlock
Author of Women Also Serve: Duarte Invites Women to Join Rotary tells her first person account of what it was like to be a woman Rotary pioneer.
High Tech Industries in Saskatoon Awe Dryden Students
Chris Mills and Cameron Miles, two Dryden High School students shared their trip to Saskatoon for a Rotary Adventures in Technology Program sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon.
What is wrong with this statement on women in Rotary?
Variations of the statement below, I have seen many times over the years. A male, with many years of dedicated service, made it in a Facebook post, this past week.
Can Rotary Morph into a ‘Smart’ Organization?
Eight steps Rotary must take to be a "Smart" Organization
“Smart’ is the word of the century. Smartphones, smart cars, smart cities, and smart organisations fill the pages of city newspapers, magazines and scholarly journals.
Rotary’s Chance to Right a Historic Injustice Fails
The need to replace Sushil Gupta, RIPN 20-21, who resigned for health reason, presented the opportunity for the 20-21 Nominating Committee to correct a historical injustice.
The Power of ‘Creating Memorable Rotary Events’
On May 3, 2019, Past Rotary International Director (PRID 2009-10), Dr John Blount spoke to the delegates attending the 2019 District 5550 conference on the topic “Creating Memorable Rotary Events.
John joined Rotary at age 27. He was President of the Sebastopol Club at age 32 and Governor of District 5130 eight years later.
THE ACT OF GENEROSITY GROUNDED IN ROTARY - MELISSA'S STORY
Drawing from a lifetime of personal and professional experiences, from his humble beginning as an Indigenous youth living in Winnipeg's North End, to working alongside business, community and government leaders, Kevin Chief brings a unique voice that is able to attract diverse crowds into inclusive and healthy conversations about diversity, policy, and social change.
FIREFLY PROVIDES WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Karen Ingebrigston, the executive director, explained the background on Firefly and a soft push to see if there were any potential future board members in the crowd.
COL takes small steps to streamline its proceedings but rejects the big one.
RI’s tax status changed from a 501(c)4 to a section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the US Internal Revenue Code.
#6 in a series
Enactments 19-96 to 19-115 dealt with proposed changes to the before, during and after periods of the Council on Legislation itself.
Rotary International provides a good summary of what occurred during this session, however I have reordered their report to correspond more closely with the chronological order which took place.
An attempt to make the Council smaller and meet more frequently failed.
As Rotary reports
A measure to allow the Council to meet every two years, instead of three, but with a smaller number of delegates, failed 174-334.
The Board argued having a smaller half-sized council meet more frequently would make the process more manageable with more robust debate, and allow Rotary to be nimble and flexible. Districts would have been paired, with one district's delegate attending every other council.
But opponents were against shrinking the council, denying districts the ability to send its own representative every time.
On the other hand a motion allowing the council to meet on line before meeting face to face to find where agreement existed at the 80% level did pass so that those items could be dispatched with “consent” which is a small step in streamlining proceedings. Although only 117 resolutions were dealt with in 2019, the high end is 613.
Another rather strange streaming feature also passed “by the narrowest of margins”. Council members voted 258-252 to strike RI past presidents, and all but one board member from taking part in future councils as non-voting members. The president, president-elect, and one director would remain as non-voting members. It was put forward as a cost saving measure.
Notes revealed that in 2016 the cost of hosting the COL was 3.3 million, with the cost of the average delegate at $3,600. The 17 member board plus 14 Past presidents cost was $118,000 or $3,800 per non-voting delegate. In my view the decision smacks more like an attempt by Past District Governors to retain control of the Council and lessen the influence of the Directors and Past-Presidents even though they are non-voting delegates.
The Director’s did make a major gain with an “emergency” piece of legislation gaining approval. The Board may now propose legislation it deems urgent to the Council on Resolutions, which meets online every year, instead of waiting for the next Council on Legislation. Proposal 19-96 passed 325-182, and offers the Board a means of recommending constitutional changes more frequently than every three years. Evidently something similar already exits but it has never been used. Given where RI’s strategic plan is pointing, especially in Strategic Priority Four on future governance, I think the odds just increased this new authority may be put to use.
Regarding the change in tax status, although it passed 374-120 the very vocal minority “feared the measure would change the way clubs have to operate by requiring only activities that qualify as charitable, and would harm the reputation of The Rotary Foundation as the charitable arm of Rotary.” Rotary reports however, that “A joint committee, composed of members of both the Board and Foundation, has reviewed the idea for more than 18 months, and argued the change would not change the way Rotary clubs operate or be harmful to The Rotary Foundation.”
Finally before closing in two of its last resolutions 19-115 and 19-116 “the Council approved two measures that clean up and modernize The RI Bylaws and standard Rotary Club Constitution, making them more understandable. The enactments make no substantive changes. But proponents noted these documents have not received a comprehensive review like this in almost two decades and have accumulated redundancies and archaic language. So if you've avoided these documents in the past, give the new edition, when available, a second look!”
As an historical footnote, “This is also the first time a sitting RI President has ever proposed an item to the Council.”
Membership, RI Committees and Dues Provided Lots to Debate by COL Delegates
# 5 in a series
Rotary has shouted out loud and clear that Rotaract Clubs are now officially clubs of and in Rotary rather then clubs outside of the family of Rotary. The path there had many twists and turns including an appeal to Social Media by President Barry Rassin. His was a post I just happen to read. Then the next thing I knew it I was hearing that Rotaractors would now be Rotarians too.
n my opinion it was a decision that made much sense since as I have argued in earlier posts, Rotaractors are adults and qualify by age for Rotary. I also live in a small working-class town in which Rotaract makes little sense. Hence if an eighteen to thirty-nine year old is interested in service to community Rotary is where they should be.
The debate over dues for seniors in 19-89, 90, and 91, I found fascinating primarily because the reasoning wants so poorly thought out. Rather than being a recognition that the aged like youth may require some adjustment to the cost of being a Rotarian, 90 and 91 especially were more a reward for long time service than age. 19-89 made the best case primarily on the basis of age but did include a short service factor.
The real reason we should provide a reduced cost to those 80 years or older is a recognition that it is a service to do so. At that age the social aspect of Rotary is our greatest benefit to others including our members. Isolation and loneliness face the elderly. Multi-generational contact may not be possible elsewhere in our age stratified society. A reduction for long-time service is not a justifiable reason for a reduced fee as is proposed in 19-90 and 91. Both create two classes of seniors, which certainly is not fair to all concerned. A reduction based solely on age does warrant consideration.
I also found the rejection of a standing committee on “Information Technology” disappointing. Nothing is so all-pervasive in this age than “information technology”. Perhaps it was the term itself that was part of the problem. Somehow, it is a dated expression. The next wave of the revolution is already poking at the door. Some call it, The “Internet of Things”. Concepts such as “Smart Cities” are being developed. So are Smart organizations especially mega-companies such as Amazon.com. We too are an organization. We too should be exploring and evolving into a “smart service organization”. It should not be left to our staff, we need our governance leaders to part of the process. But that is a topic for a future post.
There is not enough space to comment on other items, however, I do wish to say, I wish Rotary would report on the rational for the withdrawal of an item. Some items leave one wondering why? A little more transparency would go a long way in developing confidence in COL’s leadership and the delegates thing and an understanding of the process.
Marketing Rotary to Older Adults: Let’s Not Miss the Boat
May is Youth Services Month. Rotarians in every community quite justifiably put much effort and coin into providing support to its early years’ cohort. Youth Exchange programs, adventure series of various types, scholarships, food programs, literacy supports, are some of the best-known Rotary activities.
A Short Study. Should RI change the name of its magazine, if so to what?
At the recent Council on Legislation RI was given the authority to change the name of its magazine. Below is a two-question survey which will take about 10-15 seconds to complete on this issue.
COL Motions on Our Magazines, Privacy and Past-Presidents Are a Surprise
#4 in a series
I didn’t expect subjects such as District Administration and Rotary International-General to hold anything exciting, but I was wrong as there was much to chew upon.
Dear Nominating Committee for 2020-21 Replacement President-Nominee
Please choose a woman as President-nominee for 2020-21.
COL Rejects Glorious Opportunity to Make Rotary More Democratic
# 3 in a series
Enactments 19-40 to 19-55 addressed issues of elections and nominations at the President and Governor levels plus two Miscellaneous election items.
Dryden’s Rotary Exchange Student in France, Maryn Wrolstad, Shares Her Latest Adventures
Sorry, it has been a while since my last email. I’ll give you an update on what’s been going on. We had our Paris/Toulouse/Barcelona week-long bus trip at the end of February. It was exhausting but a lot of fun!
If you are a Victim of a Crime, you need to know about VCARS
Tanisha Grandbois, the Executive Director of Sunset Area Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Services, is more commonly known by its acronym VCARS (pronounced vic-cars).
Council on Legislation more active in adopting changes to Clubs
#2 in a series
COL approved ten changes to Clubs in the areas of Administration, Membership and Meetings and Attendance. They also rejected ten proposals. Two items were withdrawn.
#RIWPNow! – Join the Campaign for a Woman President @RotaryWP
It is with regret that we learned of Sushil Gupta’s, (President-nominee for the 2020-21 Rotary year) decision to resign his position as a result of his health. I am sure it was an extremely hard decision to make and I am sure the people of India and throughout Rotary are disappointed.
Council on Legislation Rejects All Changes to Rotary’s Avenues of Service, Object of Rotary, and Core Values
#1 in a Series
Making changes to Rotary’s CONSTITUTION and STANDARD ROTARY CLUB CONSTITUTION was impossible in 2019 as the 532 delegates rejected all 15 proposed changes while two were withdrawn.
Sally Sipos work with Habitat for Humanity earns a Woman of Excellence Citation
# 5 of 30 Women of Excellence to celebrate 30 Years of Women in Rotary
Compiled from resources from Patty Vann, Tommy Johnson, Peter Keen and John Borst
In 2017 Rotary International and Habitat for Humanity formed a partnership to ensure that in the future more people will have access to affordable housing around the globe. Rotary General Secretary John Hewko stated that “Habitat’s aim to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope aligns perfectly with Rotary’s commitment to make positive, lasting change in communities around the world. With Habitat’s expertise and the power of Rotary’s volunteer network, we will help build the foundation for stronger communities.”
It is time to replace the “Public Image Coordinator” with an “Integrated Communications Coordinator”
It has now been five years since Rotary’s new branding initiative launched. To assist Rotarians in implementing the change, Rotary created, at the Zone level, a responsibility portfolio called the Public Image Coordinator. Some but not all Districts followed suit.
The Emergence of the Rotary Butterfly Begins on July 1st
June 30, 2019 is nearly here and with it the end of if this Rotary year. But something else associated with Rotary ends too,Rotary International's current Strategic Plan.
A Short History of Women on Rotary's Board of Directors
Women currently account for 22% of Rotary International's membership. The growth of women in Rotary officially began on 4 May 1987, when the United States Supreme Court confirmed the Californian decision supporting women in the case Board of Directors, Rotary International v. Rotary Club of Duarte and the Council on Legislation confirmed the decision.
Kaakewaaseya Justice Services and the Role of the ‘Gladue Report’
Jennifer Groves, an employee of the Kaakewaaseya Justice Services provide legal services to Treaty 3 Residents who live both on and off reserve. Groves is a specialist in writing Gladue reports.
Rotary says 'Let's talk about diversity and inclusion'
The theme of Rotary International’s April 2019 Training Talk Newsletter is on “Diversity, equity and inclusion.” Just last week I addressed this topic by sharing in graphical form the principles inherent in Rotary’s policy statement. Because this topic is of such importance to our future as a Rotarian, I am sharing the contents of the April 2019 newsletter so that it gets as wide a distribution as possible.
Understanding the relationship between consent and veto between Canada and Its Indigenous Peoples
By Roshan Danesh
Some politicians, journalists, business leaders, lawyers and others have adopted the practice of using the terms “consent” and “veto” interchangeably when discussing the role of First Nations in decision-making regarding lands and resources.
Community Support Centre NW Needs Help with Purchase of New Mobility Van
Debbie Dokuchie, Executive Director at Community Support Centre NW (formerly the Dryden Volunteer and Recruitment Centre), began her talk by announcing that the organisation had undergone a name change to the Community Support Centre NW to better reflect what they do.
Apatisiwin Employment Counsellor for the Dryden Native Friendship Centre Explains Role to Rotarians
Jeremy Dutton, the Dryden Native Friendship Centre’s (DNFC) Apatisiwin Employment Counsellor spoke on the kinds of services he provides to the urban Indigenous population of Dryden.
Remembering Denis Belleville
Sponsored by the late Bill Beatty, Denis joined the Rotary Club of Dryden in1995 and remained an active member until his passing on April 3rd, 2019.
What Is a ‘True Rotarian’ Anyway?
Words like “True’, or ‘Authentic’ applied to human endeavours are problematic whether applied to a member of a political party, fans of a sports team, a religious faith or a service organisation like Rotary.
It’s Time for a Woman President in 2014-15!
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Editor's Note: The following is a legacy piece first published in Spring 2012 at 5550opinions.
Sometime around now, a committee is about to meet within Rotary to decide whom to nominate as the 2014-15 President.
Diversity and Inclusion in Rotary, what’s the difference?
Today on a Rotary Facebook page a Rotarian wrote: “Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusion is being asked to dance.”
DRYDEN ROTARY PROVIDES POWERPOINT ON YEAR’S EVENTS AND PROJECTS
This PowerPoint had two requests that occurred at the same time. The District Governor wanted a report on the Club's annual events and projects. At the same time, the President-elect wanted help in creating a PowerPoint on the same topics. Hence, this presentation with its thirty-seven slides was born.
From Personal Advocate to National Advocate: Wendy Wiedenhoeft’s story with the CNIB
Being an advocate for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) began seventeen years ago for Wendy Wiedenhoeft when her grandson was born blind. Today, Wendy is Northwestern Ontario’s representative on the CNIB Board.
Dryden Economic Development Officer Optimistic About City’s Future
Dryden’s economic wows have been front and centre for so long that it was a delight to hear the optimism in Tyler Peacock’s upbeat presentation on Dryden’s future.
Don't just sit in the house, go outside and enjoy nature
Each week the editor of the club’s weekly KEYWAY newsletter includes a column titled “The lighter side” in which items of a humorous nature appear. The item this week took the form of three pictures under the banner in the title.
The Lady Rotarian, the Gentleman Rotarian: Why do we see one and not the other?
If women are equal to men in Rotary, why is it then that we frequently see the term “Lady Rotarian” but never the term Gentleman Rotarian?
Mae Concepcion Dolendo, PP of the Rotary Club of Waling-Waling Davao Philippines is known for her ‘House of Hope” and its Foundation
# 4 of 30 Women of Excellence to celebrate 30 Years of Women in Rotary
Nominated by Maria Victoria C. Jimenez, a Past President of the Rotary Club of Waling-Waling Davao Philippines, edited by John Borst
Alexandria Ritchie only Twenty-four and Already a Rotary Woman of Excellence
#3 of 30 Women of Excellence to celebrate 30 Years of Women in Rotary
Nominated by Richard Cunningham, edited by John Borst
MP Robert Nault Updates Rotarians on Federal Initiatives in the Kenora Riding
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Member of Parliament Robert Nault visited Dryden Rotary to give us an update on the work he is doing on behalf of the Kenora Riding in Ottawa.
JUDITH DIMENT OF THE MAIDENHEAD THAMES ROTARY CLUB, AN ADMINISTRATIVE STAR IN ROTARY'S CAMPAIGN TO ERADICATE POLIO
#2 of 30 Women of Excellence to celebrate 30 Years of Women in Rotary
Nominated by Greg Wilkinson, text edited by John Borst
Toronto Calling is Theme of Graham Harrison’s Life Story
When a new member joins a Rotary Club, they eventually have to give a little speech on their life story, especially their work history. We call it a “Vocational talk”. This is Graham Harrison’s story.
PP DR ANJANA MAITRA OF ROTARY CLUB OF ROURKELA STEEL CITY, D 3261
#1 of 30 Women of Excellence to celebrate 30 Years of Women in Rotary
Submitted by Putul Rahul and edited by John Borst
Help Celebrate 30 years of Women in Rotary
The following call for submissions is patterned after a call at District 9940 in New Zealand.
Twenty-nineteen marks the 30th year Rotary International has officially welcomed women as members.
Rotary Clubs in the News for February 26, 2019
A compendium of Rotary Clubs in the news for February 26, 2019. Yesterday and today are tests to gauge the response to a daily news feed. It will take more time to establish the system to generate posts of this nature. Based on the response to the February 25, 2019 post it appears feasible to continue such a project.
Rotary Clubs in the News for February 25, 2019
Melissa Munn Explains Métis Nation Ontario Programs Available in Dryden
Melissa Munn, the coordinator of the Community Action Program for Children (CAP-C) of the Métis Nation Ontario (MNO), described the services they offer out of their office at 34 King Street.
Rotary’s Obligation to Promote a Civilized Society
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., the esteemed Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1902 to 1932, left many opinions which guided the creation of civil society in America for much of the Twentieth Century.
To Hope or Despair, that is the Question?
I am proud to say I am an American because I have the good fortune to live in a country that listens and reports – it provides a journalistic communication mechanism which gives prominence to controversial personalities and their radical ideas. At the end of the day, when the disillusion with the status quo reaches a critical point, incredible change happens through the ballot box, and new ideas are put to the test for at least four years. At the individual level, the process can be so disruptive and painful that many want only that it will end. The first view offers hope; the latter only leads to despair.
The Importance of Wearing the Rotary Pin
I am a Japanese businessman, and I wear a suit almost every day. The Rotary pin is always on my lapel. It is there because I am proud to be a Rotarian. Anywhere I go, people will see the pin and know who I am. Other Rotarians will see it and know that I am a friend, and people who are not Rotarians will see it as well. I want to be sure that all of them also understand the meaning of this pin.
A REVOLUTION IN THE TYPES OF ROTARY CLUBS IS UNDERWAY
Gone are the days when all Rotary Clubs met weekly over a meal and attendance was taken and tracked. Over the past decade, flexibility and innovation have become the mantra of Rotary International. And the grassroots have taken up the challenge of creating new ways for clubs to meet the demands of modern society and different cultures.
What Rotary can learn from AOC as symbol
AOC, AOC, AOC: it’s a chant frequently heard throughout the United States since the November mid-term election. For those not of the USA, who do not follow American politics, AOC stands for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. On January 3, 2019, she became the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district and at the age of 29, the youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress.
Rotary Adventures in Agriculture 2018 Another Success for Dryden Students
Cole Ford and Ashley Armit, two students from Dryden High School, attended the 2018 Rotary Adventures in Agriculture Program in Regina organised by the Rotary Club of Regina Eastview from November 21st - 25th, 2018.
Two Books on Rotary’s Four-Way Test Available at Amazon
Corrine Gregory and Wallis Zbitnew, two North American Rotarians have both written books on Rotary’s take on the golden rule. While the authors bring a different approach to the task of reflecting on how the “Test” can be used in life and work, they have the same goal to use it as a means to develop a more ethical and civilised society.
The Happy, Healthy Rotarian
Are Rotarians happier and healthier than most people in society? Although I could find no article which definitively answers that question, there is plenty of evidence from research that volunteering in a community through an organisation makes you happy with the result that you are more likely to be healthier as well. It is especially true if the benefits that accrue are to your community.
Are Global Grants Distorting the Heart of Rotary?
The heart of Rotary is the service club and the community in which it exists. People join first and foremost because they want to give back to their community. Finding fellowship and honing leadership skills are pleasant extras.
How Might a Philosophy Professor Analyse Rotary’s Four-Way Test
At a recent meeting, the Wilmington Rotary Club invited Wilmington College Philosophy Professor Ron Rembert to share his view of Rotary’s Four-Way Test as a philosopher.
The Biggest Problem That No One Talks About
Dr Pat Love speaking to the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, Colorado asked Rotarians to identify a malady which is more highly correlated with early morbidity than obesity, smoking and drug abuse and is also correlated with violence, careless acts and substance abuse.
WHY ROTARY'S PEACE INITIATIVE IS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER: AN INFOGRAPHIC
Researchers at the European Centre for Development Policy Management in a report arguing that while “the nature of conflict and violence is changing and old tools and approaches need rejuvenation, funding for peace-building, while increasing, actually remains low.” Worse, researchers say, support for such efforts is vulnerable to sudden domestic policy shifts inside donor states. “The current geopolitical flux will profoundly affect political support to peace-building,” E.C.D.P.M. researchers worry.
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DREAM TEAM MAKING PROGRESS ON DRYDEN ARENA UPGRADE
The Dryden Recreation Extension And Modification (DREAM) Committee has made excellent progress in raising funds for Dryden’s Recreation Centre comprised of two arenas, swimming pool and recreation facility.
An Idea from Saskatoon on What to do with Dryden’s Brownfields
Do you know what a brownfield is? The Merriman Webster dictionary defines it as “a tract of land that has been developed for industrial purposes, polluted, and then abandoned..” Cambridge English lumps together “interstitial spaces, brownfields, disused industrial estate, railway lines and stations, abandoned ports, and plots in ruins as unproductive areas within the economic structure of the city which could potentially be used for temporary activities.
Recent Posts
DRYDEN ROTARY RADIO BINGO PROFITS PASS THE TWO MILLION MARK
With Dryden Rotary’s most recent announcement of the approval of another $53,000 in grants to local and area organizations The Rotary Club of Dryden has breached the 2-million-dollar mark in grants.
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NEXT DRCF MEETING TO REVIEW GRANT REQUESTS IS NOVEMBER 2020.
The Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation is now accepting applications for its next round of grants. The deadline for the summer/fall applications is basically November 1st as the Foundation’s directors meet that month to review and approve the applications.
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It’s Time to Melt the “Frozen Middle” and create a “River of Hope”
The issue of climate change and the melting of the polar caps is everywhere at this moment in history. However, according to one former Rotary International director Rotary has its ice cap. Rather than being found at either end of Rotary’s linear structure, it is according to the director found in the middle of its structure or to use a quote from a comment on FaceBook the “Frozen middle”.
Dryden High School’s “Four Directions” Program Doubles Indigenous Student’s Graduation Rate
In the book All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward, Tanya Talaga, explores the alarming rise of youth suicide in Indigenous communities in Canada, with a special emphasis on North Western Ontario. Part of that story is grounded in the abysmal history of Indigenous education from the late 19th C, through the 20th C until today.
Shine for ShelterBox Dinner Raises Nearly $4000 for Emergency Disaster Relief Agency
Seventy patrons from Dryden and North Western Ontario, attended a Shine for ShelterBox fundraiser at The Centre on the evening of January 30, 2019. ShelterBox is an emergency disaster relief agency which provides emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disaster or conflict.
Rainbow Alliance Dryden supports LGBTQ2S+ community in the area
Representatives Amanda Nisula and Meghan Winters of the Rainbow Alliance Dryden (RAD) spoke on how they support Dryden and area’s LGBTQ2S+ community.
2019 Dryden Rotary On-line Auction Set for April 8 -15
Preparation has begun at the Dryden Rotary Club for the 2019 rendition of our Online Rotary Auction.
Proposal Made to Club to Start Livestreaming as a Means to Grow Membership
Club member, John Borst, editor of the club's website, shared a presentation he put together titled “Live Streaming: Its time has Arrived.”
Dryden Hunter, the “Real Deal”
Dryden hunter and entrepreneur, Marc Mcnay, owner of the Real Deal shared the story of his rise to prominence as a promoter of wildlife hunting.
Let’s learn to keep it SIMPLE in Rotary design!
Each year, no doubt at significant expense, Rotary creates a Presidential Theme and a logo to accompany it. Most, thank goodness, are immediately forgettable.
Let’s learn to keep it SIMPLE in Rotary design!
Each year, no doubt at significant expense, Rotary creates a Presidential Theme and a logo to accompany it. Most, thank goodness, are immediately forgettable.
Volunteers Needed for Programs at Patricia Gardens
“We are getting older and will eventually need many of the services provided by Patricia Region Senior Services Inc.” Joy Auren, the new Volunteer and Community Engagement Planner at Patricia Gardens, told Dryden Rotarians at their meeting on Wednesday.
Club President Peter Summarises Accomplishments at Mid-point in his Term
As we approach the mid-point of this Rotary year, it is time to reflect on the achievements and activities our club has been part of, both locally and areas farther afield. It seems like an eternity since our annual fish fry at the Flying Club when Past-President Ed and his Executive turned over the mantle of responsibility to the incoming group.
Horses at the Heart of ‘Horseshoe Connections’ Wellness Learning Program
“Why Horses?” is the most frequent question Joyce and Meagan Gardner get asked when they describe what they do at Horseshoe Connections, an Equine-Assisted Learning Ranch.
Viherjoki and Graver tie for First Place in the 2018 Dryden Rotary Ian Nixon Memorial Public Speaking Contest
This year two very confident young women from St. Joseph School tied for First Place in the Dryden Rotary Ian Nixon Memorial Public Speaking Contest. They are Kaitlin Viherjoki and Kira Graver. Both girls are in Grade 8.
McRotary’s Farm Grows in Ignace
Who knew! The Mary Berglund Health Centre’s (MBHC) Community Garden has grown to include animals and redubbed McRotary’s Farm in honour of our club's support of its gardens and health project.
Remembrance, The Legion and Imagining War
Ted Mitchell, a Dryden High School Teacher, and a member of the Oxdrift Legion ask Rotarians to “try to remember or imagine the world of a military person during war”.
Patricia Region Tourist Council Creates Interactive Digitized Version of their Famous Fishing Map
Graham MacKenzie, the recently appointed Manager of the region’s sole tourism marketing association, the Patricia Region Tourist Council (PRTC) spoke to Dryden Rotary on the current state of the organisation.
Nutrition on Weekends Pilot Program Offered at St. Joseph's School
The research is clear that a hungry child is at a clear disadvantage compared to a well feed child when it comes to school-based learning. Hence many jurisdictions have a breakfast program.
There are a few children, however, whose level of food security is such that they may not be getting enough food at home on the weekends.
Club learns about 2018 Rotary Adventures in Human Rights Program
Rtn. Cynthia Palermo and student Samantha Meek, one of two DHS students, spoke to the club about the Rotary Adventures in Human Rights program they attended in the summer of 2018. Payton Zilkans also attended, however, was not available for the presentation.
Museum Curator Promotes Current Travelling Exhibit on Medical Records
Bethany Waite, the curator of the Dryden and District Museum, has been in Dryden since 2017, right after completing an internship in Fort Frances during 2015-16
Dryden Rotary Club Donates 15K To Furnish New Hoshizaki House
The Dryden Rotary Club is helping the reopened Hoshizaki House to furnish its new building.
Dryden Rotary 2018 Awards Night a celebration of our best Young Piano Students, Outstanding Community Volunteers and Club’s Paul Harris Fellows.
Each year The Rotary Club of Dryden holds a special awards evening. The event occurs at The Centre with a dinner after which we move to the venues performance seats for the awards ceremony.
Local Chiropractor Neil McLeod shares his story with club members
Neil McLeod, Northwestern Ontario born shared his vocational journey to becoming a chiropractor.
Exchange Student Lindsay Coles shares the story of her year in Belgium
Dressed in her souvenier studded red blazer former DHS student Lindsay Cole shared highlights of her year in Belgium with Dryden Rotary.
Council makes progress on multiple fronts says, Mayor
Mayor Greg Wilson provided the Club with an update on the “state of the City of Dryden.”
Ollerhead, Lutheran Parish Mission director briefs Rotarians on Haiti Initiative
Terry Ollerhead of Dryden’s Lutheran Parish provided a brief update on their work in Haiti.
How to be ‘FireSmart’ if you live in a high-risk wildfire zone
Malcolm Robertson, a local MNR officer, spoke on FireSmart a program about living with and managing for wildfire on our landscape and property.
And Your Name Is?
Here is what happened when District Governor Elaine Thompson, met Elaine Thompson Rotarian extraordinaire of the Rotary Club of Dryden.
District Governor for 2018-19 starts her tour of clubs with Dryden.
The 2018-2019 District Governor Elaine Thompson visited the Dryden club on July 4th. Elaine and her husband Ed, a former Past District Governor, were travelling home to Winnipeg by RV after visiting the Rotary International Convention which was in Toronto from June 23- 27th.
Dryden Tennis Club Needs Proper Facilities, says Pacheco
Humberto Pacheco, speaking on behalf of Brian Eschbach President of the Dryden Tennis Club described how Dryden lacks the facilities of other local communities such as Kenora or Sioux Lookout. This lack of courts prevents DTC from holding local tournaments and improving our young players.
Maryn Wrolstad is Dryden’s Out-going Exchange Student for the 2018-19 year
Maryn Wrolstad, Dryden’s out-going Exchange Student, will spend the 2018-19 school year, in Chelles, France. Chelles, France is in Rotary District 1770 just outside of Paris.
Maryn Wrolstad is Dryden’s Out-going Exchange Student for the 2018-19 year
Maryn Wrolstad, Dryden’s out-going Exchange Student, will spend the 2018-19 school year, in Chelles, France. Chelles, France is in Rotary District 1770 just outside of Paris.
Maryn Wrolstad is Dryden’s Out-going Exchange Student for the 2018-19 year
Maryn Wrolstad, Dryden’s out-going Exchange Student, will spend the 2018-19 school year, in Chelles, France. Chelles, France is in Rotary District 1770 just outside of Paris.
New Executive Installed for the 2018-2019 Rotary Year.
The Rotary year extends from July 1 to June 30th. As a result, a new executive is sworn in during the last meeting in June.
Dryden Rotarian Sally Sipos is a Leader in Habitat for Humanity Builds
Sipos earns Dryden Club Zone award for her work with H4H.
Club member Sally Sipos who has been on 14 builds with Habitat for Humanity, shared her May 2018, experience in Macedonia with the Club.
Community Attacks Impaired Driving
In response to a spike in impaired driving arrests two years ago, Sergeant Michelle Teeple began to fight back galvanizing leaders and agencies in our community to form a group to tackle the issue of impaired driving.
Club learns the background on two new members
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One of the customs of a Rotary Club is for a new member to give a talk on their vocation. Such short speeches have become known as a “vocational talk”. Although members are expected to focus on their “work,” there is a large autobiographical component to most talks.
Bob Macdonald and Donna Pollock gave their talks at the April 11th meeting.
Public School Board’s ‘Hockey Canada Dryden Skills Academy’ Explained to Club
Bill Reid, a KPDSB teacher and leader of the Hockey Canada Dryden Skills Academy shared the history and goals of the program.
Clearer Financial Picture for New Seniors’ Residence is Emerging
Harry Funk, Capital Coordinator, for Bridge Roads Development (BRD) described the progress he and his company are making to bring Dryden its first new seniors housing development in over thirty-five years.
How a visit to a Dryden Concert lead one Resident into Disaster Relief
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During the past year, Dryden born and bred resident Kendra Saville accepted an invitation from Rotarian Susan Reany-Iskra, a co-worker at the Dryden Fire Management Centre, to attend the Rotary-sponsored Mudmen concert.
Club Disperses nearly $54,000 to area community projects
At its March 1st, meeting The Rotary Club of Dryden members approved the giving out of $53,480 to various projects in the communities of Northwestern Ontario.
Dryden Rotary’s Cynthia Palermo shares an inspiring vocational talk with the club
Cynthia was born in Dryden, the oldest of two girls of Brian & Fatima Davidson. Being raised in a family with a stay at home Mom, she learned the importance of saving at an early age.
Second Chance Pet Network expands catchment area to 50% of Canada
According to Cynthia Seitz, a director with Dryden’s Second Chance Pet Network, the organisation now takes in dogs and cats from an expanded region including 50 First Nation reserves, Northern Manitoba, and Nunavut
ShelterBox Journey
During her 20 seasons dealing with forest fire emergencies, Kendra Saville (left) witnessed first hand the devastation, turmoil and upheaval caused by wildfires across Canada.
Managing Dryden’s Forestlands is a Never Ending Balancing Act
Jack Harrison, the forestlands manager at Domtar, gave us an update on the woodlands component of Dryden’s pulp mill.
Ice Dogs Hockey Club to Host the Dudley Hewitt Cup in 2018
Mike Sveinson, a former Rotarian provided a brief background on the Ice Dogs Hockey Club and the upcoming Dudley Hewitt Cup.
Club Gears Up for Annual Online Auction
Dryden Rotary’s online auction will take place in 2018 from April 10th to 17th.
Rotarian and Past Club president, Brian Braid will chair the 2018 fundraising event.
With Two New Members, Club Reaches Two Milestones
The ‘New Year,’ wasn’t the only reason Dryden Rotarians had to celebrate, as 2018 began. January 2018 will stand out in the history of the Club, as the year it reached parity between men and women.
LeeAnn Benson: Another “From Away and Stay” Rotarian
Another story of a Rotarian from “Away”, takes a short-term job in Dryden and then stays. That’s a common theme of many residents of this town and it’s part of LeeAnne Benson’s vocational story too.
Dryden Rotarians Organize to Support Meals on Wheels in 2018
For the past decade, Dryden Rotarians have been delivering Meals on Wheels on weekends as a service to the community.
Lutherans to establish support group for caregivers of people with dementia
Louise Fisher of Dryden’s Lutheran Church shared with Dryden Rotarians a new program the church is about to start for the caregivers of people with dementia.
Club’s Website Grows by Over 300% in 2017
The Rotary Club of Dryden has seen excellent growth in both the number of pages viewed and the number of visitors during 2017.
Hoshizaki House is focus of meeting on November 29
Executive Director Terri Fedorchuk, brought us an update on the changes taking place at Dryden’s crisis shelter for abused women and their children.
ClubRunner Creates App for Dryden Members on the Go
ClubRunner, the platform on which DrydenRotary.org runs, has announced that the ClubRunner Mobile App is available for download!
Club Listens to the 2017 Dryden Rotary Public Speaking Contest Winners
Each year Dryden Rotary sponsors a public speaking contest. Each school in the Dryden area from both the Keewatin-Patricia DSB and the Northwest CDSB participate. Rotarians act as the judges.
In Memory of Veterans, Local Rotarians Share Connections to Our Military
With Remembrance Day 2017 approaching, club Rotarians shared their family connections to our past and current military.
Rotary Exchange Students Deliver a Pleasant Surprise to the Community of Churchill
Each year, The Rotary Club of The Pas organizes a trip to Churchill Manitoba for Rotary Youth Exchange students to see polar bears in the wild. But this year has been exceptionally hard.
Rotary President Puts Focus on Environment and Peace in 2018
This month as we do each year, we celebrated Remembrance Day on November 11th. It is appropriate on such days to remind all Rotarians that “Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever.”
Royal Conservatory Students Entertain Rotarians at Paul Harris Fellowship Night
As has become customary at the Paul Harris Fellowship evening, the winning students of the annual Dryden Royal Conservatory piano competition and sponsored by Dryden Rotary, played their winning numbers for members of the club.
ShelterBox Reaps Benefit of a Fun Concert
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ShelterBox, a supplier of crisis shelter tents, and an official partner of Rotary International is richer by 2 ShelterBoxes after Dryden Rotary’s concert staring The Mudmen, a Celtic rock band featuring none other than two bagpipers.
CLUB HONOURS TWO DRYDEN CITIZENS WITH PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIPS
Among the highest tribute, Rotarians can pay a non-Rotarian resident of a community is with a Paul Harris Fellowship. At its meeting on October 25th, Dryden Rotary honoured Willene Moffat and Jim Shearer.
The award honours those who exemplify the Rotarian motto “Service Above Self”.
Paul Harris Fellowships Awarded to Seven Members; One Posthumously
On the evening of October 25th six of our Rotarians Jeannie McMaster, Patricia Rigey, Patricia Vann, Pam Brown, Clare Thompson, & John Carlucci, were also awarded Paul Harris Fellowships having contributed $1000 to The Rotary Foundation.
Rtns McMaster and Plomp, Promote Mudmen ShelterBox Event on CKDR
Jeannie McMaster and Mardie Plomp were guests on the CKDR Morning Show Friday to announce that all proceeds from the Mudman concert will support their 'Shelter Box' program.
Dryden Students Report on new ‘Rotary Adventures in Human Rights’ program
Two Dryden High School students, Abbey Taylor and Sarah Becker were the first Dryden students to take part in a new Rotary District 5550 program called “Rotary Adventures in Human Rights” (RAHR).
Leanna Bullock shares her ‘Vocational’ Talk with Club
During a new members’ first few months, they are required to provide club members with a brief account of their life and work. Here are a couple of excerpts from the vocational speech by Rotarian Leanna Bullock.
A Rotary Life Lived: An Interview with ‘Rolly’ Swan on the occasion of his 90th birthday
CLUB BRINGS ‘CANADA’S ROCK WARRIORS’ TO DRYDEN FOR SHOW OCTOBER 28TH
Rotary Club of Dryden presents Mudmen – Canada’s Rock Warriors fundraising in support of Hurricane Relief through Shelter Box.
Canadian Troubadour, Jon Brooks to appear at Midtown Stage November 9th
Club Rotarian, John Borst has arranged for the Canadian singer Jon Brooks to appear at The Midtown Stage on the evening of November 9, 2017, as he tours Western Canada.
Club’s 2017-18 Exchange Student Shares her Country, Family and Dreams
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Varja LindstrÖm gave us a little insight as to who she is, her family and where she was from. Varja means “Wolf”.
Club Mourns Passing of Past-President Bill Beatty
William (Bill) Beatty, age 90 years, passed away surrounded by his family on September 19thafter a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
A Memorial Funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held Monday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Church with Rev. Erin McIntyre and Alice Bloomfield officiating. Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.
Rotarians Pitch-In at the City of Dryden’s Hazardous Waste Day
On September 9, 2017, nineteen Rotarians and friends volunteered their time helping the City of Dryden with its Household Hazardous Waste Day event.
Club’s 2017-18 Exchange Student Shares her Country, Family and Dreams
Varja Lindström gave us a little insight as to who she is, her family and where she lives. Varja means “Wolf”.
Sarah Wood reports on Rotary Exchange Year in Brazil
Dryden High School student, Sarah Wood, during 2016-17 did a year long Rotary sponsored student exchange in João Pessoa, the capital of the state of Paraíba in Brazil.
Former Rotarian Bill Beatty celebrates 90th birthday
Rotarians Rena Madden, Joanne Misner and Joanne Bunney took former Rotarian Bill Beatty out to The Lodge for his 90th birthday. Bill served as club president in 1987-88.
Borst is first speaker in club’s ‘Spotlight’ Program
Club Rotarian, John Borst provided a brief updated vocational as part of President Ed’s "Spotlight" Program. Although the idea was to speak for only 3 minutes, in the absence of the planned speaker, Borst was encouraged by the chair, to speak a little longer.
ClubRunner's place among the 4 major RI website providers
This slide share from the RI Atlanta Convention provides a comparison of data for Club Collaborator, DACdb, Roster on Wheels and ClubRunner
Just how close is “This close!” in Rotary’s eradication of Polio campaign
“The finish line is in sight!” says R.I., V.P. Jennifer Jones in this TED Talk – PurdueU video. Watch this 15 minute talk to learn how Rotary got into the business of the eradication of polio, the sheer magnitude of organizational effort required to save millions of lives, and how threats and violence have been responded to by those doing the immunization in the three countries that remain.
Club Celebrates 75 years of Rotary in Dryden
Approximately 100 Rotarians and guests converged on The Centre in Dryden on April 22nd for the celebration of 75 years of Rotary in Dryden.
THE DRYDEN CAMPUS STORY OF CONFEDERATION COLLEGE
The quality of any community is measured by the educational opportunities available to its citizens. Forty-two years ago Dryden became the second Northwestern Ontario community to establish a satellite campus of Thunder Bay’s Confederation College which had been established just eight years earlier.
Club inducts two new members
April 19th saw the induction of two new Dryden Rotarians: Leanna Bullock and Lee Ann Benson.
Treasury Metals projects production start in 2020
2020 is the year the Treasury Metals Gold and Silver mine is projected to go into production mine Vice-President Norm Bush told the Dryden Rotary club at the April 12th meeting.
Ice Road Hauling in NWO: the Real Story
Al Skene, President of Skene Transfer and Supply, using video shared the story of what hauling freight across ice roads in North Western Ontario is really like
Of the Four Questions in the 4-Way Test which is most important and why?
by Corrine Gregory
Last week I asked my Rotary newsletter members this intriguing question. The answers I received were very interesting, particularly since everyone seemed to have a very passionate opinion about why "of course it HAS to be Question X!"
Roy Napish Shares Indigenous Cultural Views with Club
Guest speaker Roy Napish, shared an oral history of his culture, comments on the role of treaties and his experience with residential schools.
Blight Provides Club with a Glimpse of Mill’s Future
Jim Blight, General Manager of local Domtar mill, provided the club with an overview of the current Domtar operations and their future plans to transition to local operations.
Clare Thompson shares stories from the club’s past
Clare Thompson, the Club’s only Past District Governor, shared interesting and humourous insights on the history of Dryden Rotary over the past 40 years ago.
MP Robert Nault brings a political update to club
MP Robert Nault was here to bring us an update on activities in Ottawa, but first he wished the Rotary club a Happy 75th birthday and then mentioned Canada’s 150th anniversary.
Club Receives Update on DRHC, CT Scanner Campaign at First Annual Spaghetti Dinner Evening
It was the club’s first spaghetti dinner evening. Rtn. Chuck Schmitt presented a preview of the next fundraising drive at the hospital for a new CT Scanner as well as an update at the hospital’s hirings.
Walter’s Auto Body donates $1000.00 in Memory of Walter Denzler the Company’s Founder.
Rtn. Joanne Bunny presented President Carl Eisner with a $1000.00 donation from Walter’s Auto Body in memory of past Rotarian Walter Denzler, the founder of Walter’s Auto Body.
Carmela Fyfe shares family history with club
Rotarian “Carm” Fyfe as her “vocational” talk shared her family history with the club on February 8th.
Carmela was born in Italy and came over to Canada with her parents and three sisters. They first settled in Molson MB. One was later born in Ontario after her father transferred to Wabigoon.
Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Centre
Everyone is invited to a Rotary Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at the Dryden Regional Cultural and Training Centre. For $20.00 you can experience Carm's delicious home-made pasta dinner, plus salad, garlic bread, and dessert.
Tickets are available at the Centre or by calling 220-1105 or 223-4345
Jim Shearer brings Club an up-date on the work of the Dryden Mission
Jim Shearer of the Dryden Mission brought us an update on the progress of his “mission”. He last presented in 2012.
The Mission is now a registered charity existing to help families and individuals find a relationship with Jesus Christ through “Serving One Another with Love".
MAG Logistics buys Discovery Air
Wednesday’s guest speaker was Tom Ball of MAG Logistics. Ball provided background on MAG Logistics’ September 8, 2016, agreement with Discovery Air to buy DA’s Fire Services business. Final details and regulatory filings are expected shortly to finalize the deal.
Rotarian Plomp takes on Information Referral Coordinator role in Ontario’s ‘Better Justice Together’ Program
Mardi Plomp is now a regional Information Referral Coordinator with the Ministry of Attorney General who helps people experiencing a family break-up access the right information they need.
Her new job is part of a “Better Justice Together” program put out by the Ministry of Attorney General to ensure that access to the court system is cheaper, easier to navigate, faster and brings an integrated feel to it allowing justice partners to share and access information.
DHS students Gouliquer and Carr report on the 2016 Adventures in Agriculture Program
Jakeob Gouliquer and Devon Carr, the 2016 Adventures in Agriculture students from DHS reported on their involvement in Adventures in Agriculture Program, November 23 - 27, 2016 in Regina.
Their PowerPoint provided pictures of equipment - the first being a John Deere tractor that costs about $850,000.
6 key numbers in the fight to end polio
Editor’s note: the following article was first published at the World Economic Forum
By John Hewko, General Secretary Rotary International
We are close to eradicating a human disease for only the second time in history. A global public-private partnership has reduced the poliovirus caseload by 99.9% over the last 30 years, but there’s still plenty of work to do.
Even before we reach that milestone, the knowledge and infrastructure built to fight polio is being repurposed to take on other global challenges.
Club’s longest serving member Walter Denzler, retires
For our final meeting of 2016, Dryden Rotarians visited Princess Court to share lunch with Rtn. Walter Denzler who has been a Rotarian since October 24th 1969 and retired this month.
Dryden Rotarians Apprised of Meals on Wheels Growing Needs
Rotarian, Kim Anderson-Fuerst, the club’s organizer of our contribution to the Dryden Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. Kim brought us up-to-date on the programs growing need as well as refreshed our memories on the way the program is delivered.
Club approves budget for Tri-club Northern Literacy project
Rtns Jeannie and Jack McMaster provided an update on the Tri-Club northern literacy project.
The three Rotary clubs in Northwestern Ontario namely Dryden, Kenora and Sioux Lookout have agreed to jointly fund a literacy initiative to provide books to the school at Sandy Lake First Nation.
Club hears update on Pine Ridge Seniors housing initiative
At the Nov. 30th meeting Rtn. Mel Fisher provided an update on the 22 unit Pine Ridge Seniors housing project planned for the lot across from 330 Van Horne.
2016 Dryden Rotary Performing Arts Awards
For the first time in many years, Dryden Rotary’s Performing Arts Evening was not held at The Centre, Dryden’s performing arts venue.
OPP’s Teeple shocks club with area drinking and driving stats
Michelle Teeple of the OPP startled Dryden Rotary with some eye-opening statistics on drinking and driving in the Dryden area.
Virtual ‘Spirit Walk’ puts focus on a veteran this Remembrance Day
After a preliminary outline of the origins of Remembrance Day, Rtn. Will Vermeer gave us an indoor “Spirit Walk”, that is a story about a veteran buried in the Dryden cemetery.
Six Dryden Rotarians Graduate from the Rotary Leadership Institute
In 1992 a group of far sighted Rotarians saw the need for members of Rotary clubs to better train future leaders. In that year a grassroots coalition of Rotary districts implementing a leadership development program for "potential" leaders of Rotary clubs. It is called the Rotary Leadership Institute of RLI for short.
Dryden Soccer Fields at Rotary Park receive NOHFC grant for multi-use complex.
On Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 MPP Bill Mauro, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, was in Dryden to present a cheque from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for $124,000.00 to Gary Nichol of the Dryden Soccer Association.
POLIO IN PAKISTAN: IMMUNIZING A POPULATION ON THE MOVE
Dressed in a black burqa under a blazing sun with temperatures topping 100 degrees, Hina is going from house to house, knocking on doors. Plastered against the walls of the mud-brick homes, neat rows of hand-patted dung cakes dry in the sun to be used for cooking fuel. Open sewers stagnate beside the uneven dirt roads where children play.
Henry Wall of Kenora District Services Board briefs club on its work
Henry Wall, our guest speaker and CAO of the Kenora District Services Board spoke on the mandate of the Board (KDSB).
Wall began with a brief history of KDSB and its origins in the District Social Services Administration Boards Act of 1998. Its mission is “Dedicated to Improving Lives”.
Celebrate Rotary Foundation Month
By Kalyan Banerjee, Foundation Trustee Chair 2016 - 17
Back in 1956, the Rotary International Board of Directors designated a week in November urging all clubs “to devote a programme to The Rotary Foundation.” In 1982, the Board determined that the entire month of November should be dedicated to the Foundation.
Arch Klumph’s Revolution
By John F Germ, President, Rotary International
What does it mean to be human?
What does it mean to be human?
By Misaki Otani, member of Interact in District 5170 (California, USA)
Big changes coming to RI in next few years
The second 2016–17 RI Board of Directors meeting was held from 19–22 September, 2016. At this meeting the Board reviewed 12 committee reports and recorded 64 decisions.
Dryden Go-Getters’ Centre Seeks to Expand
The guest speaker at the October 26th meeting was Jack Nesbitt of the Dryden Go-Getters.
Jack, a retired teacher of 34 years, is a former resident of the City of Dryden who left in 1959 and returned in 2014.
Dryden Airport, Focus of Club on October 19th
Norman Sanders, manager of the Dryden Regional Airport (DRA) spoke to the club about the future of our municipal airport.
2016-17 Exchange Student, Katarina Närhinen, shares her story with club.
Three students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine share their stories
Katherine Campbell, Director, Planning, Integration and Service Quality at the Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) introduced three medical students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) Virginia McEwan, Krista Dowhos, and Lauren Turner.
All three are third-year students and provided the club with a background story on their journey on the road to becoming a doctor. Although all are our speakers are women about 40 percent of the NOSM students are men.
2016 RYLA students share their experience with club members
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) students, Mitch Turcotte, Sarah Urquhart, Jenna Stuart, and Jailla Stuart of Dryden shared videos they made at this year’s RYLA camp.
Dryden Rotary Receives Award for Business Celebrating Youth
At its 2016 Business Excellence Awards gala on September 17th, members of the local Chamber of Commerce voted to award the Rotary Club of Dryden its "Business Celebrating Youth" award for its support of area youth projects.
Dryden Rotarian part of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Dryden Rotarian, Brian Kenny is part of a study at McMaster University on the effects of aging.
District Governor, Rod Riopel visits club
2016-17 District Governor (DG), Rod Riopel has been a Rotarian since 1996. Besides having been President of the Kenora Club he has held other positions in the club as well.
Amarok Society Introduces Club to Rahima, a mother sponsored by the Dryden Club.
[The Dryden club was in receipt of this letter of thanks from Barbara Melara, President, Amarok Society Board of Directors]
Dear Rotary Club of Dryden
We are really pleased to introduce you to Rahima, the mother/student you are sponsoring!
Artist Willene Moffat Shares Techniques of her work in glass
Local artist, Willene Moffatt spoke to Rotary about her work as an artist.
Moffatt has gone through various forms of art from pottery to painting and is now working mostly with stained glass.
Police Chief Palson Introduces himself & his approach to policing to club
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Dryden's new police chief Doug Palson was our feature speaker at our June 8th meeting.
Chief Palson was raised in the Interlake area in Manitoba, is of Metis descent, and is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and Brandon University.
2015-16 Exchange Student Sandra Hraskova Reviews Her Stay in Canada
Sandra gave us a wonderful oral and pictorial history of her time in Canada.
Her presentation alternated between showing PowerPoint pictures and telling stories of her experience.
Challenges and rewards of being a member of the Provincial Legislature
Sarah Campbell our MPP was here to describe the challenges and rewards of being a provincial member of parliament.
One such reward is seeing one of your private member’s Bill passed such as her most recent an item on tracking progress on the twinning of Highway 17 between Kenora and the Manitoba border.
Deanna Pacheco does ‘vocational talk’ with little notice.
Deanna Pacheco stepped forward to do her vocational talk when the meeting room was switched to the lounge. A vocational talk gives an opportunity for a new member to tell other club members a little about what you do for a living and a bit about your personal history.
Transforming the Dryden Area Health Care System
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Guest speakers for May 11th were Kim Vares and Chuck Schmitt from the Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) who spoke on Transforming the Local Health Care System and the issue of raising funds for capital improvements.
Update on Literacy Program in Dhaka Slums Wows Club Rotarians
Gem Munro was here to give us an update on the Amarok Society (AS) and their work which has been supported by funds from our Rotary club
Kenora Rotarians Update the Club on the Ripple Effect Literacy Initiative
Gord LeMaistre and John Beringer of the Kenora Rotary club were present to provide an update and a brief history of the Ripple Effect Program (REP) and our club’s involvement.
The Ripple Effect Program is committed to creating a rich learning environment, with sustainable schools and the hope for a brighter future for children in Guatemala.
Paul Harris Fellowship Awards Honour 3 Rotarians and 3 Community Citizens
Memorial Paul Harris Given in Memory of Rotarian Willie Cheslock
Each Year the Dryden Rotary Club celebrates the founding of Rotary International by remembering its founder Paul Harris. This year the 111th Anniversary of Rotary was no exception as a formal dinner was held at The Centre. The highlight of the evening was the awarding of 7 Paul Harris Fellowships.
Club makes major donation to the Dryden Food Bank
Keith Grant, manager of the Dryden Food Bank provided a brief history of the Food Bank starting from the early days when some of our local churches saw a need to help a few families that were having hard times at Christmas time during the late 1980s.
Club Inducts Two New Members
The highlight of the March 30th meeting was the induction of our two newest members, Deanna Pacheco and Caryl Hron. Rotarian Will Vermeer conducted the ceremony after an introduction of the two members by their sponsor Rotarian Mardi Plomp.
Dryden Area Young Professionals Network Established
Sheila Wilson, herself a young professional, was our guest speaker to talk about the Dryden Area Young Professionals Network (DAYPN)
The need to pay attention to and attract more young people to consider a business career in the Dryden area was identified by the DDDC in a 2014.survey of Dryden and area businesses.
Buying School Leads to the Unexpected in Quilting
Guest speaker, Joan Schneider’s dive into the quilting business was much like not being able to swim when all of a sudden you are thrust into the water and have to learn in a hurry.
Club Supports DAARN with a Cheque
At its meeting on March 16, 2016 The Dryden Rotary Club presented a cheque to the Dryden Area Anti-Racism Network (DAARN). The cheque was in the $2,500 to continue to improve race relations in Dryden and the surrounding area.
History of 'L’ll Bands' Hockey Tournament Shared with Club
Ziggy Beardy, project officer with the Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board (SLAAMB http://www.slaamb.on.ca/profile ) shared with Dryden Rotary a short history of the L’ll Bands Hockey Tournament that is now held in Dryden for a week each February.
Understanding of AODA Necessary for Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Our program for Wednesday March 9th featured Tammy Rollins speaking to Rotary on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and how it applies to Patrician Gardens, its staff and volunteers.
Getting to Know the Editor of Dryden’s Weekly Newspaper, 'The Observer'
When you are the editor of a small town weekly newspaper, people what to know what kind of guy or woman you are.
CMHA & DAFH Promote Dementia-Friendly Community
Monique Watford and Lori Russell of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Susan Traini of the Dryden Area Family Health (DAFH)Team spoke to Dryden, Rotary about dementia, and the importance of building a dementia-friendly community.
Mayor Wilson Shares Plans for Dryden with Club
Mayor Greg Wilson began his presentation with a portion of a report which had been requested by our Member of Parliament Bob Nault. The Trudeau Liberal government was looking for “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects.
Principles by which a Company Can Become Stronger, Competitive and Profitable
James Blasé, a Partner with, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Consulting, and who serves clients across Manitoba and Northwest Ontario was our keynote speaker at the February 10th meeting of Dryden, Rotary.
Club Gets Planning Update for Soccer Club House at Rotary Park
At the February 3rd Rotary luncheon, Gary Nickle gave the Rotary Club of Dryden a status update on the proposed change room facilities at the soccer fields in Rotary Park.
Remillard Describes the Creation of NEXUS Community Credit Union to Club
Ernie Remillard, a hometown boy who left Dryden and came back after many years in Southern Ontario to head up the Northern Lights Credit Union as CEO in 2012 shared with the club NLCU’s merger with the Thamesville Community Credit Union (TCU) and the formation of a new credit union to be called Nexus Community Credit Union.
Assembly Updates Club on a Variety of Initiatives
From time to time a club luncheon focuses on the business of the club rather than having a guest speaker. This is called an “Assembly”.
The January 20th luncheon was such a meeting and was led by President Jack McMaster.
Adventures in Agriculture is a Big Deal in Western Canada, Eh!
Izzy Harvey and Meghan Lovett were Dryden High School students visiting to tell us us bit about their time at Adventures in Agriculture, a program sponsored by the Club and District 5550.
Rotarian James Kroeker Entertains Club with his Life Story
At some point shortly after joining Rotary each new member provides the club with a brief presentation of their life story. This is called a “vocational talk”. Thus on Wednesday December 16th Rtn. James Kroeker was called upon to share his “vocational talk.”
Annual Christmas Dinner: a photo opportunity
Dryden Rotary held its annual Christmas family dinner, this year, at the Centre. As often happens Santa made his appearance much to everyone's delight.
Dryden Syrian Refugee Committee Visit Moves Rotarians to Respond Generously
The Dryden Syrian Refugee Committee was formed when Drydenite, Jerry Wilson contacted Dr. Ghada Ibrahim because she was the only person of the Muslim faith he knew in Dryden.
After talking her into chairing the committee and creating a loose connection with the Lutheran Church community and partnering with the Mennonite Central Committee they now have a designated family to sponsor.
By Being a ‘Gift to the World’ Rotary Multiplies JOY
by K R Ravindran RI Pesident 2015-2016
When the Canadian army liberated the Netherlands in 1945, they found the country on the brink of starvation. Seeing the suffering of so many, and especially moved by the faces of the children, four Canadian privates stationed near Apeldoorn that year decided to make that Christmas special for as many Dutch children as they could.
Rena's Story
Asked to join The Rotary Club of Dryden in 2000 by a Rotarian member whom I respected as an individual, I had limited knowledge of the service organization. My children were young and we were involved with a business which demanded much of my time. Perhaps because of these demands; and not being born and raised in this community with a wide circle of friends, prompted me to attend a meeting and expand ‘me’ as an individual. My subsequent joining of the organization and volunteering also impacted our children in a positive way through their own volunteer efforts at Habitat for Humanity and animal shelters.
Rotarians Spearhead Grass Roots Initiative which Sparks First New Seniors’ Housing in Dryden in Years
With the help of the Rotary Club of Dryden, Dryden seniors are close to achieving the first new modern apartment complex in over 35 years.
The meetings speaker, our own Rotarian Mel Fisher, had been involved in an earlier attempt to develop a co-op complex under a “life-lease” concept, a form of seniors’ development popular in Manitoba.
2015 Performing Arts Evening Expansion Proves a Success
2015's Dryden Rotary Performing Arts evening added more speakers and piano winners for the audience to listen to, with the result that over 70 Drydenites attended the dinner and performance of our community's youth.
Do You Know What Rotary is Doing in Dryden and Around the World
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YOUTH EXCHANGES
Are you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing your own culture and embracing a new one, you help foster global understanding—and learn a great deal about yourself and your home country in the process.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
Ever Wonder What Life Is Like Half Way Around the World
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ROTARACT, INTERACT, AND RYLA
Leadership is an essential aspect of Rotary—and we offer both clubs and programs to help emerging leaders develop their skills. Through these groups, participants strengthen their leadership skills, serve their communities, increase their world understanding, build friendships, and more.
Do You Want to Share Your Skills and Experiences With Others?
Are You a Young Person looking to Grow Leadership Skills?
Are You a Young Leader Seeking a Scholarship?
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Remembrance Day 2015: Life in Holland during the WWII German Occupation
Rtn Roland (Rolly) Swan was a 13 year old boy when the Germans occupied his country of birth, Holland. As a Remembrance Day tribute Swan shared some memories of what it was like to live in Holland, during the World War II years.
Do You Want to Make a Positive Change in Our Community and the World?
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Join Rotary
WHAT IS ROTARY?
Rotary brings together people who want to use their skills, experiences, and expertise to solve some of the world's most pressing problems — from organizing local initiatives like helping to fund new equipment at the hospital, working hazardous waste recycle day, or youth scholarships to global efforts like eradicating polio.
It all begins at the weekly club meeting, where members catch up with friends, hear what's happening in their community, and organize club activities and service projects. It's a fun way to connect with the people in your community who share your passion for doing good.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN A ROTARY CLUB?
People like you join Rotary to meet new people and get involved in their communities. As a Rotary club member, you'll also have the chance to:
- Connect with community leaders who care about issues facing Dryden and hometowns around the world
- Apply your personal experience and professional skills to solving challenges and creating positive change
- Network and develop your professional skills, including public speaking, fundraising, and project planning
- Involve your family and friends in your efforts to improve the world
Learn more about the membership process and member responsibilities. Still have questions? Write to the membership chair.
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Rotary boasts over 1.2 million members in more than 34,000 clubs worldwide. The Dryden club has about 55 members. In nearly every corner of the world, you'll find a Rotary member who puts our motto, Service Above Self, into practice to make the world a better place.
Here are just a few Dryden Rotarians:
Patty Van manages our yearly incoming and out-going Exchange Student program. (there are over 30 stories on the Dryden Youth Exchange Link HERE and Search under Exchange)
And here are just a few from across the world:
Todd Shea delivers aid to disaster stricken communities
Razia Jan builds schools for girls in Afghanistan
Bruce French helps countries struggling with food security
Rajendra K. Saboo leads a medical mission for hundreds of children
Neli Vazquez-Rowland offers safe haven to the homeless
Razia Jan builds schools for girls in Afghanistan
Bruce French helps countries struggling with food security
Rajendra K. Saboo leads a medical mission for hundreds of children
Neli Vazquez-Rowland offers safe haven to the homeless
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED IN ROTARY
If you're not ready to join a Rotary club, you can still get involved in Rotary and the work we're doing to improve lives everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Your Path to Membership
The entire process — from asking about joining to becoming a member — is explained below. Explore the Rotary International website to learn more about our organization, our priorities, and the benefits of membership.
I WANT TO JOIN
By completing the Join Rotary form, you let clubs in your community know you're interested in learning more about membership.
MATCHED WITH CLUB
You are matched because of location with the Rotary Club of Dryden. Clubs also exist in Kenora and Sioux Lookout. For all other clubs link here.
CONTACTED BY CLUB
A member of Dryden Rotary club will contact you, by email or phone, to discuss your interest in joining. You may be invited to a club meeting, social event, or even to volunteer on a service project. This way, you get to try out the club before joining.
INVITED TO JOIN
If you and your prospective club are a good fit, you will be invited to join. After you accept, your club may hold an induction ceremony to welcome you and commemorate this important event. As a new member, you may also go through orientation or be matched with a mentor. Every club has its own traditions and ways of welcoming new members.
I'M A MEMBER!
You will have a more positive experience in your new club if you take an active role. Join a committee. Lead a service project. Organize a social event.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP
The first Rotary club was founded in 1905 with the idea of inviting members from a variety of professions. It turned out to be a great way for people to connect with, and support, their communities. Clubs retain this principle today, with members representing a variety of professions.
As a member, you will be asked to:
- Pay club dues
- Attend meetings regularly and make up missed meetings at any club worldwide, including e-clubs
- Use your professional skills and talents to create positive change
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Explore Dryden Rotary
Invasive Species in Lakes within the Dryden Area
Jill VanWalleghem, a local MNR biologist, spoke to Rotary on the growing presence of “invasive species” within the lakes around Dryden.
Divers Shares Story of ‘Canadian Pure Wild Rice’ with Rotarians
Local entrepreneur, Kailey Divers, former owner of the Flower Forest shared the story of her new business “Canadian Pure Wild Rice” with Dryden Rotarians. She established the firm in 2008.
Solomon & Sons Toured by Dryden Rotarians
On October 21, 2015 Dryden Rotarians enjoyed a vocational tour at Solomon’s courtesy of Rtn Roger Gould.
Remembering Willie Cheslock: 03 July 1953 – 19 October 2015
Wilmer (Willie) Cheslock became a Rotarian on January 1, 1998, having been proposed by Rtn Larry Neely. He passed away unexpectedly October 19, 2015 of a type A aortic dissection or “tear” in his aorta.
Green Party's Ember McKillop Final Candidate to Speak to Club
Ember McKillop of the Green Party of Canada was the fourth and final candidate in this Federal election to speak to the Dryden Rotary club members. Using a slide presentation, she said that the Green Party is "not just about the environment" and then went on to describe in some detail their full Party platform.
Former NDP leader in Ontario, running for Federal seat
The Kenora Riding’s third candidate to speak to Dryden’s Rotarians is Howard Hampton, former leader the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Ontario.
Rickford Speaks to Rotarians on Behalf of the Conservative Party
Greg Rickford, our local Conservative candidate in the upcoming Federal election, provided us with a brief history of his record over the last 4 years.
Drydenites Enthusiastic About Disposing of Hazardous Waste Safely
For the third consecutive year Dryden residents have taken the opportunity to dispose of their hazardous waste in a safe and secure manner.
Exchange Student, Sandra Hrášková Arrives and Shares her First Impressions
Dryden’s Rotary Exchange Student for 2015-2016 is Sandra Hrášková. She arrived in Dryden on August 23rd, after flights from Vienna to Toronto and Toronto-Winnipeg. I interviewed her before the meeting on September 2nd.
Dryden Ice Dogs Establish Community Outreach Program
Dryden Rotary’s September 2nd meeting had the entire 2015-2016 Ice Dogs team plus their Director of Hockey Operations, President, Coach and Public Relations volunteer present. Each spoke briefly to the club.
My Life in Rotary – Emma McDonald’s Story
Emma McDonald is a young Rotarian, currently residing in Sioux Lookout who told Dryden Rotarian, Carl Eisner her story while he was visiting that city. He invited her to share her story with the Dryden club.
Nault First 2015 Election Candidate to Speak to Club
Liberal Party of Canada candidate, Bob Nault was the first candidate of the Kenora Riding to speak to Dryden Rotary about his platform in this the October 2015 election.
Dryden Youth Exchange Student Shares his Year in Copenhagen, Denmark
Logan Waller gave us a brief history of his time in Denmark as a Rotary Youth Exchange student.
Waller left Canada on August 10, 2014 and returned June 30, 2015.
Right to Play and Promoting Life-skills for Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) Programmes
Sheryl Hoshizaki, a retired educator having been a teacher and principal also served as President of the Women Teachers Federation of Ontario. Once in their younger days, she even threw our President, Jack McMaster over the judo floor.
After retirement from education, Hoshizaki joined Right To Play, where she served as Deputy Director of Educational and Aboriginal Initiatives.
Dryden Rotarians Attend Nipawin District Conference
Past President Brian Braid attended the 5550 District Rotary Conference in Nipawin, a 12 hour ride from Dryden. Keynote speakers were Mel Duncan and Ann Frisch who talked about a “non violent peaceforce” hoping to transform the world’s response to conflict.
Yoga for the Wellness of the Community
Dryden’s Carly Brown has several connections to the Dryden Rotary Club. She operates Lokah Sangha Yoga, providing an original style yoga instruction in a facility next door to the Masala Restaurant where the club meets weekly.
Brian Braid Passes the Gavel to new President Jack MacMaster at the Club’s Annual President’s Fish Fry
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Outgoing President Brian Braid ends a successful year as head of Dryden Rotary. During his tenure Dryden Rotary reached the one million dollar mark in donations with well over $100,000.00 in the past year.
Bound For Brazil
Sean Wood is a Grade 11 student at DHS, son of Mike and Kate Wood and is Dryden’s newest outgoing Rotary exchange student.
Spanish Exchange Student Alba Shares Retrospective on Her Year in Canada
At Wednesday’s meeting Alba Posas Solandes reflected back on her year in Canada while we got to celebrate her recent birthday.
Club Donates $30,000 to Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC)
Chuck Schmitt, Recruitment and Fundraising Coordinator for the DRHC and Dr. Adam Moir were on hand to receive a cheque for $30,000 for the hospital’s foundation.
Club 2015 - 2018 Strategic Plan Welcomes Feedback
Under the leadership of Rtn. Natasha Lovenuk-Markham The Rotary Club of Dryden has been reviewing its 2012 - 2015 Strategic Plan. Please review the draft 2015 - 2018 documents and make further suggests by June 1st.
2015 Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) Participants Share their Experience with Club
Rotarian Natasha Lovenuk-Markham introduced this year’s four MUNA students: Isabelle Keefe, David Marshall, and Regan Neall, all in attendance, plus Alyssa Deschene who was not able to attend.
Amateur Radio Society of Dryden Needs Mobile Communications Trailer
After a brief presentation on the role of the Amateur Radio Society of Dryden (ARSD) Dave Wessell and Bob Ernewein provided a description of their efforts to acquire a 16 foot Mobile Communications Trailer.
Club Elects Executive and Directors for 2015- 2016
The Rotary year runs from July 1st to June 30th of each year. The Rotary Club of Dryden President for the 2015-16 year is Jack McMaster. To view his executive and directors
Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village Experience is “Life Changing”
Dryden Rotarian Sally Sipos says Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village trip to build a house for a family in a developing country can be a “life changing experience”. Sally has been on 5 builds and will lead one in May of this year.
Access Dryden Rotary Auction April 8 - 14th
2015-2016 Exchange Student Is First to Visit from an East European Country
Rotary District 5550 has assigned Sandra Hrášková of Bernolakovo near Bratislava, Slovakia to the Dryden Club as its 2015-2016 Rotary Exchange student. This is the first time Dryden has had an exchange student from an East European country.
Dryden Club’s Participation in Global Grant Submitted to Rotary International during ‘Literacy Month’
After over eighteen months of work, it seems only fitting that Dryden Rotary’s participation in a Basic Education and Literacy Global Grant Request be submitted to Rotary International during March which in Rotary is “Literacy” month.
‘The Final Inch’: A Rotary Video on the Effort to Eradicate Polio
The film The Final Inch depicts the problems still occurring fifty years after the development of the polio vaccine. It describes areas and Countries where the polio virus is still found around the World.
Paul Harris Fellowships Awarded to Club Members and Community Citizens
The Rotary Club of Dryden held their Paul Harris Fellowship Award Dinner on February 25 which honoured three community members and five members of the Rotary club for their commitment to volunteering and making a difference in Dryden.
Rotary Day Celebrated at Dryden High School
Each year Rotary International celebrates its founding on February 23rd. Locally, this year the Rotary Club of Dryden celebrated by holding a Rotary Day at Dryden High School (DHS).
Club’s Foundation Approves Disbursal of $31,500 to Community Charities
At its meeting on February 18, 2015 The General membership approved the Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation Board's recommendations for the following local and regional disbursements:
Dryden High Administrators Update Club on the Four Directions Program
Kieran McMonagle, the Four Directions “Grad Coach” and Jennifer McMaster, DHS, vice-principal provided an update on the “Four Directions Program” which focuses on assisting First Nations and Metis students entry into high school.
Pat Rigey Shares Life Story with Club Members
New Rotarian and club member, Pat Rigey briefly shared her life story in what Rotarians call a “vocational talk”
Rotary Business Issues are Focus of Early 2015 Meetings
How to use Rotary International’s new website, the process we will use to renew the Club’s “strategic plan” and a variety of presentations have been the focus of meetings so far in 2015.
District 5550’s “Adventures in Agriculture” Program Proves Exciting for Two Dryden Students
Jed Denham and Alexandra Cooper, attended our December 10th meeting and shared with us, their experiences at the Adventures in Agriculture Program from November 26 - 30, 2014 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Dryden’s “Track Man” shares recent history of track and field in Dryden
Mike Wood, star Master’s Marathoner and former city councilor didn’t know the adventure he was about to embark upon when in 2009 he volunteered to rejuvenate the cross country and track and field club at Dryden High School.
Did You Ever Wonder Who Looks at this Site?
One of the counters supplying data on www.drydenrotary.org is Statscounter. You can see the data for yourself by clicking on View My Stats at the bottom of this Home Page. However this story will provide a quick view of where people came from between Oct. 26 and Nov. 30, 2014.
Talents of Dryden Youth on Show at Rotary Performing Arts Evening
Each year the Dryden Rotary Club sponsors a public speaking contest and holds a special Performing Arts Dinner so the community can listen to the best of the year’s Grade 7 or 8 students.
Exchange Student Alba Treats Dryden Rotarians and Friends to Spanish Supper
A number of Rotarians and guests enjoyed a sumptuous Spanish supper at the Vann-Eisener residence courtesy of Alba Posas Solandes (with a little texting to Mom in Spain) We all also learned a few Spanish words to try out over the next 6 months. GRACIAS Alba!
November Club Assembly Focus is International Service
President Brian Braid with the assistance of Rtn. Jeannie McMaster, provided us with an overview of the International Service portfolio. McMaster is the club director responsible for the International services portfolio.
The aim of International service is to give assistance on a global basis whether be it of a physical or financial nature. It also involves local Rotarians learning from our global friends.
DRHC Establishes Patient and Family Advisory Council
Kim Vares , Director of Patient and Public Relations at Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) spoke to Rotary on the topic of the formation of a Patient and Family Advisory Council.
The Council is to be a Partnership of patients and family members and the healthcare team. Its purpose is to provide guidance on how to improve the patient and family experience.
Kenneth Austin’s Story Gives Realism to Remembrance Day Commemoration
Vera Kameda-Lacroix was our Remembrance Day speaker giving us the history of her grandfather Kenneth Austin who served in both the first and second world wars.
She brought with her a treasure trove of clothing, pictures, and letters relating to her grandfather’s first world war efforts
Rotarian Mel Fisher, "The Contrarian", Encourages All Drydenites to Vote in Fall Municipal Elections
The following piece originally appeared in the Dryden Observer 2014 09 24 (page 4).
When you are out in a small, outboard fishing boat, you can steer the boat and operate the engine yourself, no problem. As your ship gets bigger, you need help.
City of Dryden and Rotary ‘Hazardous Waste Day’ Breaks All Records
Having a community Hazardous Waste Day in successive years increases the number of participants and the volume of hazardous waste gathered rather than seeing a decrease in the second year. “That is the lesson to be learned from Dryden’s 2014 very successful Hazardous Waste Day.” says Rotary organizer Roger Gould.
Dryden Rotary Radio Bingo Passes the Million Dollar Mark in Earnings and Donations to Area Charities and Organizations
Rtn. Rena Madden, DRCF chair, with the assistance of other members of Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation (DRCF) executive provided a short history of the Foundation and its donations over the past 10 years.
Report on RYLA Summer Camp, Exchange Student Flag Exchange, and Underwear Penalty Provide Variety at Rotary Luncheon
Rotarian Sally Sipos Does “Vocational” Talk on Moment’s Notice
New members to Rotary Clubs at some point do a talk on their life with a focus on their career. We call this, their “vocational” talk. Normally members give some thought to this and some are even a little anxious in the process. But not our new member Sally Sipos!
Dryden Exchange Student Recounts Her Experience in Are, Sweden
Imagine being 16 and getting a change to spend a year of your life in a Swedish town famous for its ski hills, the Whistler or Vale of that country. That is the opportunity Jessica Stuart had as a Rotary Exchange student.
Sioux Lookout Rotary Sponsors DHS Student for Rotary Exchange Program in 2013-14
Tianna Markowski is a DHS student who was sponsored on the Rotary Youth Exchange by the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout.
Educator and new member, Jeannie McMaster gives vocational talk
First Nations, Metis & Inuit (FNMI) Coaching Program Begins at Dryden High
Beginning in 2014 Dryden High School is piloting a new program for First Nations, Metis & Inuit (FNMI) students. FNMI is a program which provides mentorship, individual and group support for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students transitioning to and attending High School. It is the first program of its kind in Ontario.
District 5550 Governor, Pat Chernesky, Visits Club
Assistant Governor Rod Riopel of Kenora introduced our DG Pat Chernesky. Pat has been a physician for 40 years and lives in Nipawin, SK.
Dr. Eisener Shares His ‘Vocational’ Story
Carl Eisener was born in Chandler, Quebec in 1953 Interestingly, he and Rtn. Norm Bush crossed paths when he had been on this earth for about a week and Norm was about one year of age.
Dryden’s On-line Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op Experiences Explosive Growth in First Year of Operation
Jen Springett is President of the Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op (CLFC) and has been a resident of Dryden for the past few years.
Dryden Outbound Exchange Student, Logan Waller, Set to Live in Denmark
Logan Waller has just completed Gr 11 at DHS and was selected as our Rotary Youth Exchange student for the 2014-2015 school year.
Logan Waller has just completed Gr 11 at DHS and was selected as our Rotary Youth Exchange student for the 2014-2015 school year.
President’s Installation and Fish-fry Celebrated with Canada Day Theme
A Rotary year runs from July 1st to June 30th of each year. June therefore sees the installation of a new president and officers and the retirement of the outgoing president. For the past three years, Dryden Rotary’s annual installation has taken the form of a “Fish-fry” at the local flying club off Gordon Road.
Fish Fry & President's Dinner: a Canada Day Celebration
Trevor and I were talking after our Rotary luncheon last Wednesday, when I took him the list of participants. We decided, since it is our last meeting before Canada Day, to make that an added theme for the dinner. We could even imagine we were participating in the FIFA World Cup tournament. (Sigh)
Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation Approves Nearly $90,000 to Local Groups
At its May 2014 meeting the Dryden Rotary Charity Foundation recommended to its membership the disbursement of $87,800 to a variety of local or regional causes.
Club Inducts Five New Members
The May 28th meeting of the Rotary Club of Dryden witnessed the induction of five new members. This was the culmination of the first phase of the 100 day "Get Your 'Ask' in Gear" membership drive.
Dream Believers Raise 100,000 plus for Local Cancer Support
Rotarian, Mardi Plomp introduced her 2014 Dream Believer team and then provided a brief the history of this now multi-year event.
The idea of raising funds for cancer research began with Mardi's personal family experience with the disease.
Chamber of Commerce Enters Into Business Retention and Expansion ( BR +E) Program
Gwen Kurz, Secretary-Manager at the Chamber of Commerce is presently leading a Business Retention and Expansion ( BR+E) program among Dryden area businesses.
Dryden’s 2011-12, Exchange Student Maela, Starts Rotaract Club in Chambéry, France
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Since I had the best experience of my life as a Rotary exchange student in Dryden 4 years ago, I was looking for a way to get involved in Rotary. As I am too young to become a Rotarian, I became a Rotaractian !!!
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Two Dryden Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) Teams Compete in Winnipeg With Club Sponsorship
The Model United Nations Assembly is a learning simulation of the United Nations General Assembly in its structure and proceedings.
Ring of Fire Talk Ropes in Rotarians
Peter Hinz, Team Lead - Exploration and Mineral Development - Ring of Fire Secretariat had the full attention of Dryden Rotarians and their guests from City Council and the Dryden Economic Development Corporation as he described the development of the most important mineral find in Ontario’s history.
Exchange Student Perttu Raising funds for ShelterBox
Dryden's 2013-14 Exchange Student Perttu Yli-Opas is selling copies of his photography as a means of raising money to donate to ShelterBox Canada. Each picture comes in a frame. To view the photos Click HERE
Alcohol Recovery Program, Teen Challenge of Central Canada, Seeking a Dryden Area Ambassador
Reverend Steven Paulson, who has served as Executive Director of Teen Challenge of Central Canada for over 20 years, was our feature speaker at the April 16, luncheon.
Paulson began by asking two poignant questions: “What is the meaning of life?” And “What are you doing for your community?”
Club has lots of questions for Dryden Camera Club Representative
By the number of questions Rotarians had for guest speaker Doug Robertson from the Dryden Camera Club you would think they all wanted to improve their photography skills.
Robertson provided an overview with a few choice slides about what the club is and what they do at their monthly meetings.
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services is New Focus in Dryden
Former Rtn Maryann Jost, the regional manager for Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) was Dryden Rotary’s feature speaker for our March 19th meeting.
Dryden Rotarians Invited to Join in ‘Lions World Lunch Relay”
On Friday April 4th, Dryden Rotarians are invited to join the Dryden Trillium Lions in an International day of friendship by joining them for lunch at the Dryden Legion from 11:00 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
Dryden’s new librarian provides overview of a modern public library
Our speaker Dayna Debenedet came to us as chief librarian of the Dryden Public Library (DPL) from New Brunswick, however, she grew up in Fort Frances so is happy to be closer to family and friends.
Club Gears Up for 5th Annual On-line Auction
Following a brief introduction to the 5th Annual Rotary online auction by chair Marg Saville, members were asked to take letters requesting a donation to the community’s various businesses. These were distributed along with a form to gather particulars such as estimated value and donor contact information etc.
Ripple Effect leaders Gord & Deb LeMaistre Begin New School Project in Guatemala
Gord and Debra LeMaistre have been involved with District 5550’s officially sponsored “Literacy” initiative the Ripple Effect Program since 2009.
They are committed to creating a rich learning environment, sustainable schools, and hope for a brighter future for children of Guatemala.
‘Rotary Minute’ Videos Great Way to Celebrate ‘Rotary Awareness Month’
January is “Rotary awareness month”. Dryden's weekly newsletter editor, Will Vermeer shared four “Rotary Minute” videos with the club. Each focused on a different way Rotary makes its motto “Service above self” into action.
Dryden Area Anti-Racism Network (DAARN) takes fire in community
Rotarian Patty provided an introduction to DAARN (Dryden Area Anti-Racism Network) a new community organization with its roots in the viewing of the CBC documentary 8TH Fire - http://www.cbc.ca/8thfire/
Club Christmas Social Enjoyed By Rotarian Families
Spouses, children, grandchildren, and great grandchild of Rotarians were guests of Rotary at their annual Christmas party. For pictures of the event….
10th Annual Performing Arts Evening Held at the Center
Each year the best of Dryden’s pianists and winners of the Dryden Rotary’s Public Speaking Contest perform at the club’s Annual Performing Arts evening. The meal was once again catered by Nancy Ross caterers.
Community Volunteer Connections Gear Up for Annual Christmas Cheer Hamper Drive
Peggy Howard, Executive Director of Dryden’s Community Volunteer Connections (CVC) gave Dryden Rotary a brief overview of the organization at the November 13th meeting.
Club Learns 100 Year History of the Dryden Pulp Mill
Domtar employees, Gwen Johnson and Bonny Skene, took many Dryden Rotarians on a voyage down memory lane as they shared the 100 year journey of the “Mill” in Dryden through pictures and commentary.
CKDR 92.7 FM Dryden and Dryden Rotary Launch ShelterBox Community Appeal for Typhoon Haiyan Survivors
NWO Rotarian in Philippines Leading One of Nine Response Teams
Rotary Philippines has issued an emergency appeal to support the ShelterBox response to help families affected by Super Typhon Haiyan.
ShelterBox Canada is appealing for donations to support the relief effort. The Government of Canada will match donations made to registered charities for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts.
CKDR 92.7 and Dryden Rotarians are appealing to all Drydenites to contribute to ShelterBox Canada as a way for this town to help their brothers and sisters in the Philippines
Dryden Doctor Discovers the Wonders of the High Arctic
When local anesthesiologist John Dove retired he did not foresee adventures in Canada's High Arctic in his future. But when the called went out for locums in Nunavut, Canada's new "Territory", he and his wife Alison jumped at the chance to see the "real North"
A year in Brazil changes Dryden student's outlook on life
Rotary's long term student exchange program is one of its most exciting endeavours. Each year one student from elsewhere in the world comes and lives for one year in Dryden. In return one Dryden student lives in a foreign country. Countries involved over the past five years have been Japan, Spain, Brazil, France, Finland and Denmark.
In 2012-13 Drydenite, Tyler Wood spent a year in Vargem Grande Do Sul, Brazil, a city of about 40,000 two hours north of Sao Paulo.
Hosting Student Exchange is Focus of Club Assembly
Rtns Peter K, Rena M, & Pam B gave us a number of different perspectives on the Youth Exchange program.
Peter provided a background on the program from the international, district, and club standpoint.
RYLA Students Share Their 2013 Experience with Club
Each of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) students gave us a brief account of their impressions of their RYLA experience.
2013-14 District 5550 Governor Visits Club
DG Ed brought us greetings from the District 5550 which covers North Western Ontario, Manitoba and most of Saskatchewan.
He outlined a number of Rotary initiatives of importance:
Goals and Plans for 2013 - 14 Outlined at July Club Assembly
At the July 31st meeting, President John Borst outlined his goals for the present year:
Dryden Days of Summer
Hit by a “perfect storm” of never-ending bad news the citizens of Dryden are beginning to regroup. To the rescue are people like Suzanne Scherban who fostered the idea of holding a Dryden Days of Summer, a street fair aimed at attracting people to the downtown core.
2013 Paul Harris Fellow Awards
...In appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.
The Dryden Entertainment Series – Continuing Success
Wonderful concerts, amazing music and talented artists... Take some strong support from the community, add some hard working volunteers and voila! The Dryden Entertainment Series.
Emergency Preparedness - Are You Ready?
If an emergency occurred and you had 20 minutes to leave you home, would you be ready? That question was posed to Rotarians by Joanne Matthews, a long time volunteer with Canadian Red Cross.
Rotary Assembly – Club Business and a Chance to Recognize Accomplishments
Rotarian John Borst provided fellow members with a quick update on the Amarok Society, which is a registered Canadian Charity operating in Asia.
Do These Schools Ring a Bell?
Mary Anne Misner, Anna Turcott and Rotarian Will Vermeer really did their homework this time. These members of the Dryden Geneological Society spent hundreds of hours researching the history of 24 rural public schools that used to dot the landscape in the Dryden countryside.
Red Cross Volunteers Make a Difference in Dryden
Carol Peterson, Red Cross Community Services Coordinator, recounted how she had been helping a friend who had cancer in 2000. This friend also had some assistance from Red Cross, but some of the equipment seemed antiquated and in poor condition.
Dryden Rotary Supports SAFE GRAD
Schools Out! ..and Safe Grad is a SAFE, all-night celebration for every high school graduate and his/her guest.
Business Meeting Creates an Opportunity to Review Strategic Plan
Dryden Rotary’s Strategic Plan is now a year old. As Dryden Rotary’s Public Relations Director, Natasha Lovenuk Markham talked about how the 7 annual goals and 22 action items are helping to guide the agendas of current and future Rotary presidents.
Rotary Auction Gets Rolling
Preparations for the 2013 Rotary On-line Auction are well under way. This year’s Auction chairperson is Rena Madden who used the January 30th Rotary luncheon to mobilize local Rotarians to personally deliver a letter asking local businesses to donate an article for the auction.
Dryden Ice Dogs Are All About Hockey and Community
Dryden Ice Dogs are celebrating their 12th year in the Superior International Junior Hockey League which has seen many teams come and go.
Adventures in Agriculture - Calder Benham Talks About His Adventure
Adventures in Agriculture is an educational program aimed at senior high school students and designed to expand the knowledge of students interested in a career in agriculture.
Path of the Paddle to Join Trans-Canada Trail
Path of the Paddle is a proposed canoe/kayak water route spanning over 900 kilometers from Falcon River to Pigeon River in the Heart of the Continent. It’s a water route alternative to the Trans Canada Trail and canoeing and kayaking are part of the “preferred uses” along with hiking, cycling, horseback riding, dogsledding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
A Short History of The Royal Canadian Legion
Gerry Gosselin of the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion gave Dryden Rotary a brief history of the Legion
Innovative Program for 'At Risk' Students Created at Open Roads P.S.
When student's who were not in the Open Roads Fine Arts program asked their teacher "What do you have for us?" she responded with an innovative program called "Explore: Endless Possibilities".
Rotary Exchange Student Warms Up the Crowd
Dryden’s newest Rotary exchange student is Xabier Lizarraga Zubeldia, and his friends call him Xabi (sabbi). Xabi hails from Pamplona, Community of Navarra, located in northern Spain.
Dryden High School Conservation Camp Has Roots in Rotary
Kathy Boone began her talk by raising her hand, announcing her name and her number, sixty-five. Any of the 2500 high school students that attended Dryden Conservation Camp since 1957 would all remember the significance of this gesture. It means be quiet and listen up.
Rotarian "Dart-meisters" Ensure No Fowl Play at This Turkey Shoot
The Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot is an annual Rotary Fundraiser designed to raise funds in support of Rotary Youth projects.
Still Me
“Still Me” is a program developed by the Oncology Unit of the Dryden Regional Health Centre, “created from the concept that if a person living with cancer can be helped to look good, their improved self-image will help them to approach cancer and its treatment with greater confidence.”
RYLA leadership experience appreciated by Dryden youth
At Dryden Rotary's September 12th meeting, we were graced with the presence of the 5 students that we sponsored for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) this year.
Dryden Food Bank One of Most Active in Region
Doug Robertson, the new manager of the DrydenFood Bank provided a brief update on the operation of their organization.
Outbound Exchange Student Jayme Gamble Shares Denmark Experience
On August 8th, Jayme Gamble, the 2011-12 outbound exchange student, shared her one year Youth Exchange experience in Denmark in story and pictures.
Dryden Museum - Curator Reflects on the Past with an Insight to the Future
Leah Gardner, Curator of the Dryden Museum recently spoke to Rotarians about the museum’s past twenty-five years along with the challenges and opportunities she sees for the future.
Club Gets Update on Second Chance Pet Network Shelter
Marilyn Tinkess of the Second Chance Pet Network (SCPN) was present to give us an update on the SCPN's shelter drive at our August 1st, 2012 meeting.
Margaret Saville's Vocational Journey Takes Many Turns
Immediate Past President Rena madden introduced Margaret Saville before her vocational talk. Margaret was taken aback by how much she knew.
A Lifetime of Experiences in One Year - Gustavo Says Goodbye
At the July 16th Dryden Rotary Club meeting Rotary Exchange student Gustavo provided us with a wrap up speech after more than 10 months in Canada. He recounted his times at school, with host families, with his Rotary family, and with other exchange students.
Dryden Rotarians Share 2012 Thailand Convention Experience with Club
Dryden Rotarians. John Borst and Sandra Boyko 2012-13 President-Elect and President respectively provided a brief insight into their trip to Thailand and the 2012 Rotary International Convention in Bangkok.
Rotarians Flying High at Flying Club for 2012 President's Dinner
It was a warm and muggy night for the 2012 President's Dinner. Fortunately it was held on the shores of Lake Wabigoon at the Dryden Flying Club.
Club Approves 2012-2013 Budget
Incoming President-Elect Sandra presented her budget for the year 2012 - 13 at the June 13th meeting of the Dryden Rotary Club.
Ghost Lake Trails - Rallying a Community
Two well known community members, Mike Wood and Chris Marchand spoke to members of Dryden Rotary about their passion for the Ghost Lake Trails Association, a volunteer organization promoting hiking and biking on about 25 kms of interconnecting trails through the Mavis and Ghost Lake area northeast of Dryden.
Jai Mashru Reports on his Adventure in Technology
Adventures in Technology is a five day event for high school students aimed at enhancing each participant's awareness and understanding of "science and technology, the many ways it affects our lives, and the opportunities it holds for tomorrow".
"Schools Building Schools" DHS Students And Rotary Gather To View Guatemalan School Live
Using a video link via Skype from the DHS Library to the new Tierral Blanca school in El Asintal, Guatemala that the Dryden Rotary club helped build through the "Schools Building Schools" program in Dryden High School was the topic at the Clubs May 9th, meeting.
Fighting Wildfires in NWO is Bigtime Job
Dave Cleaveley, who is responsible for all fire operations in the North West region from Marathon in the east to the Manitoba border on the West, was Dryden Rotary's guest speaker at its May 2nd meeting.
Rotarians Tour Dryden's Leading Edge "Open Roads" Public School
Dryden Rotary moved their Wednesday April 25th meeting to the site of the city's newest school the controversally named "Open Roads" Public School. The name may be controversal but it is what is inside that is most exciting.
Dryden Youth Share 2012 National Youth ""Unite and Ignite".Conference Experience
At the April 18th meeting of Dryden Rotary, Steven Patey, Megan Pinette , Leon Oombash , and Kale Greer from Dryden Youth Centre, (DYC) made a PowerPoint presentation of their trip to the National Youth Centre conference in Ottawa.
2012 Cultural Fair Scheduled for May 10th at The Centre
The Dryden Area Cultural Partnership (DACP) has announced that the "Yours, mine and ours Cultural Fair 2012 will take place May 10th from 10 to 10 at The Centre on Casimir Avenue.
Happy 70th Dryden Rotary!!!
The 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Rotary Club of Dryden is being held on Saturday, April 21st at The Centre in Dryden
Speakers' absence provides opportunity for Club to catch up on business
As a result of Dryden's new Chief of Police Services, Rob Davis' inability to be present President-Elect Sandra Boyko reported on her trip to PETS ( President-Elect Training Seminar) in Russell MB in March 2nd, and 3rd.
Scott Gale chronicles his journey to Dryden's United Church Ministry in Vocational Talk
Dryden's new United Church minister Scott Gale was welcomed into his new ministry position on August 28th of this past year. Gale actually arrived with a Paul Harris Fellow, awarded in 2004 for his outstanding work in the community of Thunder Bay.
DOS VIEJOS CON MOCHILAS (Two old guys with packsacks) introduce Dryden Rotarians to Ecuador
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Robert Skene, one old guy with a backpack, briefly described his tour through parts of South America this past winter at Dryden's last meeting in March.
Pam Brown's Vocational talk puts focus on Morgan Aviation
Pam Brown is her recent vocational talk focused on her new employer, Morgan Aviation - a division of Morgan Fuels in Sioux Lookout.
Ed Iskra recounts years in forestry during vocational talk
Ed Iskra graduated from Forestry at LU where he was a classmate of Rtn Willie Cheslock.
Rotarians Active in Winterfest
A Personal Journey with Polio
Chester Draper was born in Emo, Ontario. At age thirteen, in 1953 he, his four siblings and parents lived in Atikokan. He was an active healthy 110 lb boy, barely a teenager when he and his sister suddenly contracted polio. Polio affects people in different ways. His sister was afflicted in the upper chest and died within 24 hours. JUDI GREEN: Our Newest Rotarian
Judi Green receives a warm welcome from Dryden Rotary President Reena Madden. Dryden Rotary Reviews Its Strategic Plan
Rotarian Natasha Lovenuk Markham recently addressed Dryden Rotary explaining the review process she helped develop along with task team member Joe van Koeverden and others to examine what Dryden Rotary does and how it aligns with Rotary International’s Strategic Plan.
Adventures in Agriculture
“Adventures in Agriculture is a Rotary International program for senior high school students aimed at enhancing awareness of the multi-faceted agricultural sector. Held each year at the Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, registration and travel costs were covered by the Dryden Rotary Club with meals and accommodations courtesy of the Rotary Club of Regina Eastview. Scenes from the Clubs Annual Family Christmas Dinner
Performing Arts Winners Entertain
Winners of the Royal Conservatory of Music awards and the Rotary Public Speaking contest entertained local Rotary members at the Centre for Performing Arts in Dryden.
Christmas Party 2011 Members Invitation
Easter Seals Seeks Support from Club for 2012 Snowarama
Founded by Rotarians, Easter Seals Ontario began in 1922 as a vision to make a better life for kids and young adults with physical disabilities. Dryden Rotarian Roger Gould explained he has been a supporter of Easter Seals for a long time and his family has benefited through the support of their son, Casey, with monies for equipment and Easter Seals Summer Camp. He then introduced Rhonda Harrison, Regional Representative of Easter Seals Ontario, based in Thunder Bay
Four inductions highlight diverse November meeting
The Rotary Club of Dryden grew by four members at the November 23rd meeting when Ed and Susan Reany Iskra, Scott Gale and Jack McMaster were inducted into the club.
During the induction ceremoney it was learned that
Gustavo's Neepawa Orientation
DES presents season's tickets to 2011-12 Exchange Student
At the November 16th meeting, Dryden Entertainment Series, chairperson and Rotarian Angie Bujold presented the Clubs 2011- 2012 Youth Exchange Student Gustavo de Melo Orlandi of Amparo, Brasil with two tickets to all of the remaining 2011-12 performances.
Rotarian Brian Braid provides Club with overview of his work and family
At our November 16th meeting Rtn Brian Braid accepted the challenge of doing his "Vocation" talk as a last minute replacement for Dr Hofer who was called into emergency surgery.Braid began with a brief background on his parents who shaped the person he has become. Brian was born in Calgary but family moved to Montreal while still a youngster. After completing high school, he went on to Queens University where he got a chemical engineering degree.
Club donates $2000.00 to NWHU Student Nutrition Program
Club holds Remembrance Day service
Pat Alberts a veteran from Royal
Canadian Legion lead the members in a solemn pre-Remembrance Day service. Two
young trumpeters began with the “Last Post” followed with a reading by Alberts.
Vocational Tour Takes Club to Steven's Funeral Home
Steven's Funeral Home was the unusual location of our November 2nd, lunch meeting.
Rotarians Bob Stevens and Kathy Rothlisberger, played host and hostess, while the Dryden Legion auxillary caterered our meal.
2011-12 Exchange Student introduces Club to his home country: Brazil
The Rotary Club of Dryden's 2011-2012 Rotary Exchange Student is 17 year old Gustavo de Melo Orlandi. He hails from Amparo, Brazil.Gustavo was our feature speaker for our October 19th lunch meeting, where he made a power point presentation on his home country, Brazil
City Council Proclaims, October 24th 2011, 'World Polio Day' in Dryden
At its September 19th meeting the City of Dryden Council passed a resolution at the request of the Rotary Club of Dryden proclaiming October 24, 2011 as "World Polio Day" in keeping with Rotary International goals.
Dryden Club spondsors four Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in 2011
Rotarian Lisa Turcotte introduced our RYLA ( Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) students Jake Wickstrom, Abigail Tourond, Alex Urquhart, and Hannah Szmon.
Parents, Ken Wickstrom and Lois Tourond , teacher Sherry Ambridge, and KPDSB education director, Jack McMaster were also our guests.
Parents, Ken Wickstrom and Lois Tourond , teacher Sherry Ambridge, and KPDSB education director, Jack McMaster were also our guests.
2011-12 "Turkey Shoot" raises nearly $3000 for Local Community Projects
Dryden's 2011-12 Thanksgiving Day "Turkey Shoot" raised nearly $3000.00 for local community projects. Organized by Rotarians Willie Cheslock and Arie Hoogenboom cards with 22 numbers on them were given to each Rotarian to sell. Tickets where $3.00 per number or two for $5.00.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
The Dryden Rotary Club has agreed to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the amount of $1500. Literacy Chairs Andi Kidd, Debbie Lang, and Rotarian Peter Keen will, over the coming year, be rolling out the program, working with Mishkeegogamang First Nation.
The Imagination Library's mission is simple - to foster literacy and a love of reading, by sending every child in a given community, a free age-appropriate book every month, for five years from birth to age five. A link to the Imagination Library is below.
Club Internet Auction Opens May 4th
Link directly to the bidding site HERE
Confederation College describes off campus programmes; seeks out new areas to address
Patricia Lang, President of Confederation College centred in Thunder Bay, Ontario is on a tour of the northwest meeting community members and targeting Rotary clubs in the area.
Lang was accompanied by Don Bernosky, Executive Director of Innovation and Skills Development, Janet Arinobu, assistant to Executive Director, and Angelina Anderson - director of Dryden, Sioux Lookout & Red Lake campuses. The college has also just opened a new campus in Wawa.
Club promotes Rotary Online Auction by holding mini-auction.
At its April 6th luncheon meeting, Dryden Rotary held a warmup bidding auction and a silent auction as inspiration to get things rolling and in the process raised $280.00Chair of the Online Auction Maryann Jost gave us an update on plans for the Rotary Online Auction which will take place from May 4-11th , 2011.
Evening to Support Literacy in Bangladesh Puts Rotary’s International Service Front and Centre
Created as a joint program of the Rotary Club of Dryden and the Dryden District of the Retired Teachers of Ontario “An Evening to Support Literacy in Bangladesh” was a fitting way to end Literacy month. Fifty six adults and four children attended the event. In addition another $725.00 was contributed by those who wanted to support the project but were unable to attend, an amount equivalent to another 29 attendees.
G.E.M. Munro combined storytelling with a short video clips to illustrate the work being done by the Amarok Society that they founded.
CDN Cancer Society Reps Outline Fundraising Plans for 2011
Marg Paquette of the Canadian Cancer Society presented a short video outlining the work of the Canadian Cancer Society.Paquette, assisted by Amanda Lupien advised Rotarians that in the Dryden area alone, the
Society raised over $71,000 last year and of this amount, more than $26000 was spent on transportation for patients going for treatment to various out of town centres.
Together they outlined the key fundraising events for this year including the sale of Daffodils, the Hope in the City party being
organized by Rotarian Mardi Plomp, and the Relay for Life on June 3
In the District, the Cancer Society raised over $500,000 from Relays for Life in 2010
Mix of Issues Addressed at March 16th Meeting
Dryden Students Support Schools Building SchoolBrittany , Marco, & Maela gave us a short update on Schools Building Schools. They got a late start this year but will be selling bricks and doing a car wash this spring to raise money
Club Approves ShelterBox to Aid Japan Homeless
Istvan K. moved and it was seconded by Arie that the club purchase a ShelterBox for the Japan earthquake. The club agreed
Club honours Rotarian Joanne Misner with triple PHF award
On March 2, 2011 the Rotary Club of Dryden presented honored member Joanne Misner with her third Paul Harris Fellow as recognition for the countless contributions she has made to the club and District 5550.
Literacy chair shares marketing plan for March 30th literacy fund raising dinner
Rtn Suzanne B with help from Rtn John B on the computer gave us a powerpoint presentation on the Munros and the work they are doing in Bangladesh.On March 30, 2011 the Rotary Club of Dryden is co-sponsoring with the Retired Teachers of Dryden (District 35 of RTO/ERO) a dinner at The Centre to raise funds for a literacy project by the Canadian charity The Amarok Society’s Mothers of Intention Literacy Project.
Dyden's "Cultural Plan" once again Club's centre of focus
Gwen Kurz, the city’s municipal cultural planner was here to give us an update to the presentation she made in the fall.The process involved consultation with over 300 people and online responses from about 150 people.
Dryden’s Definition of Cultureis “A sense of place. Who we are, where we come from and what we will become.”
Kurz said, "The City of Dryden understands that the quality of life and economic prosperity are linked and is best built on community assets and by investing in place."
"Many people," she added, "take such factors as a sense of place, local character and diversity of amenities into account when making decisions on where to live and carry on business."
Rotary PowerPoints Draw Good Response
From time to time I have posted PowerPoint presentations on the Rotary Club of Dryden and/or RI District 5550 website.
I thought you might like to see how often they are viewed. The most viewed presentation is the PowerPoint on the RI StrategicPlan. It has averaged 34 views per day between January 1 and March 4th, 2011 for a total of 2,160 views.
"The Tribute to Paul Harris & RI on the Occassion of its 106th Anniversary" is averaging 48 views per day over its 10 day run.
South Asian Adventures with the Active Poor – a Canadian Literacy Story
March is Literacy Month in Rotary International.
Books
South
Asian Adventures with the Active PoorG.E.M.
Munro
Tangent
Books
2010
pp. 241
$20.00
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Wilf Wilkinson, Past President, Rotary International has
said of South Asian Adventures of the Active
Poor:
“I found this book amazing and
couldn’t put it down. I salute the author and his family for their dedication
and service to these poor children and their mothers.
Enlisting and training uneducated mothers and
making them the vehicle to teach others is almost unbelievable. However, it is
happening, and that is what makes the story about this project so fascinating.”
In 2004-05 G.E.M. Munro, his wife
and family of 4 children travelled to Bangladesh
An Evening to Support Literacy in Bangladesh
On March 30, 2011 the Rotary Club of Dryden is co-sponsoring with the Retired Teachers of Dryden (District 35 of RTO/ERO) a dinner at The Centre to raise funds for a literacy project by the Canadian charity The Amarok Society’s Mothers of Intention Literacy Project.
Besides supporting local community causes, each Rotary club has a responsibility to support International programs as well. Retired Teachers of Ontario also has a program called “Program Service to Others (PSO). About 25% of the PSO projects funded support education and children in developing countries.
Bangladesh, is a country about the size of Southern Ontario and has a population of 140,000,000. The country has over 9000 slums, with a population of 5,400,000. Almost all of them are in cities. Dhaka the capital has a population of 18,000,000; that is equivalent to seven cities the size of Toronto.
Families who live in slums are illiterate and the children do not go to school because they are simply too poor. Tanyss and Gem Munro, the founders of the Amarok Society and creators of the Mothers of Intention Literacy project have found away to bring education to slums in Dhaka and Khulan by educating mothers who must in turn educate 5 children.
For more information contact: Suzanne Borst 807 938 6903 or email sborst@drytel.net
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The Lighter Side
THE LIGHTER SIDE for the week of February20 to February 26
Paul Harris Fellowships Awarded at RI's 106th Anniversary Dinner
ATTITUDE
The longer I live, the more I
realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than
facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than
circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or
say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will
make or break a company... a church... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a
choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot
change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain
way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the
one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10%
what happens to me and
90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you... we are
in charge of our attitudes.
Charles Swindoll
Rtn Kidd shares brief life story through PowerPoint trials
Appearing calm, after solving equipment problems, Rtn Andi Kidd took us through the short version of her life story with the judicious use of a PowerPoint presentation.Andi was born and raised in Winnipeg with 2 brothers and a sister. She went to public and high school in the city and was an active participant in many sports. We even got a glimpse of her first car, a VW Rabbit.
After finishing high school she headed for Europe. Upon her return she ended up in Banff waitressing.
RI 106 on February 23rd.
On 23 February 1905, Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting. Harris’s desire for camaraderie among business associates brought together these four men and eventually led to an international organization of service and fellowshipFor more info, go to:
"Our success or failure will not depend upon the machinery of Rotary or its physical growth, but upon the extent to which Rotary’s ideals or objectives are translated into positive, tangible results in personal, business, community, and international life. We shall be known by our works."
— Almon E. Roth, 1930-31 RI president
Formation of Youth Justice Committee Explained
Bill Hovi, Chair of Dryden’s Youth Justice Committee, (YJC) provided a brief overview of what the committee is expected to accomplish and how it will accomplish its mission.
The program offers restorative justice for accused youth between the ages of 12 - 17 by bringing together youth accused of first-time, non-violent offences, their parents, the victim(s) and victims support persons with a trained volunteer facilitator for a "community justice conference". They work together to find a way that the youth can repair the harm resulting from their actions.
The YJC puts the community and those directly involved in charge of restoring justice in their community.
Birthday Wishes
Fines are Fine
The Grape
going home with Marilyn F
50/50 Draw
Weekly updates of who drew what & amount in pot
Educators, Suzanne and John Borst, share their Vocational talk with Club
Suzanne was born and went to school in the Toronto area. After getting her teacher’s certification, she started teaching in Brampton and it was here that she met John....and they were married in 1965.She is the proud mother of 3 children and two grandchildren. After a period away from the classroom and staying home with her children, she went back to teaching part time as well as earning her degree. After moving to Thunder Bay, she became involved in Special Education and worked in that field until her retirement in 1998.
Volunteering with the Dryden Literacy Association, Retired Teachers Association, and Communities in Bloom has kept her busy since...and now she also has Rotary where she is spearheading a Literacy project for the club.
To read about John click on "more" below
DHS Student Katrina Cockle shares her Adventures in Agriculture story
Katrina attended Adventures in Agriculture in Regina in November 2010
This program, held during the internationally acclaimed Canadian Western Agribition, provides students who attend an opportunity to visit Agribition, tour major agriculture based industries, and participate in networking and information sessions conducted by agriculture industry professionals and business leaders. Rookie MP Rickford speaks candidly with Dryden Rotarians
Greg Rickford was elected to Canada’s 40th Parliament as the Member for Kenora in the fall of 2008.
He is a member of the House of Commons Standing Committees on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. He also Chairs the All Party Tourism Caucus for the 40th Parliament.
He is a member of the House of Commons Standing Committees on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. He also Chairs the All Party Tourism Caucus for the 40th Parliament.Rickford first moved to the region in 1992 working as a nurse, healthcare consultant and lawyer. His background in healthcare includes working directly with First Nations people living in remote communities.
Greg gave us an overview as to
Northern Ontario School of Medicine students speak on their Dryden placements
Our January 12th speakers were Colleen Valenti and Dani Garon. Both are third year Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) Students on placement in Dryden for 8 months from September 2010 to April 2011.
Dani Garon was born in Schreiber, Ontario. She attended the University of Toronto where she obtained a Neuroscience Degree, followed by a Graduate Nursing Degree. Garon worked in Thunder Bay 3 years as an Oncology Nurse and saw strong need for more doctors in that area so enrolled in the NOSM program.“NOSM is a spectacular program,” she said. “No other medical school does same amount of placements in remote locations,” she added. Dani has been in Dryden since August and received a very warm welcome both at hospital and in community. In her off time she is a runner and plays on a Dryden women’s hockey team.
Winter Festival 2011 to grow to three day event
The January 5th luncheon speaker Allysa Pronger Dryden’s Event Planner supported by Tyler Peacock, the DTMS marketing manager and Rtn Andi Kidd described the plans for Winter Festival 2011 scheduled for the 3 day Family Day weekend of Feb. 19 – 21st.
Using a PowerPoint presentation they provided a brief history of the festival now in its second year. The event is funded by the City of Dryden and private sponsors in order to offer “free” recreational activities to citizens during Family Day weekend.
The Festival begins with two events:
‘Reach Within to Embrace Humanity’ is 2011-12 RI theme
17 January 2011 from RINews service
RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee today annouced the 2011 - 2012 theme "Reach Within to Embrace Humanity".
RI President-elect Kalyan Banerjee today annouced the 2011 - 2012 theme "Reach Within to Embrace Humanity".Banerjee unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2011 International Assembly, a training event for incoming district governors.
In making the announcement he said, "In order to achieve anything in this world, a person has to use all the resources he can draw on. And the only place to start is with ourselves and within ourselves."
Rotary Canada Quiz on Districts
I had to do some research for a project I am working on and decided I might make a quiz out of it. There are 10 questions. Only two show on the home page, click on “more …”
to see the other 8.
Based on current RI website data:
1. Clubs located within Canada exist within how many RI Districts?
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33
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21
2. How many RI Districts with Canadian Clubs only have Canadian Clubs?
7
23
6
10
Holocaust Survivor Attracts Large Crowd in Dryden
When Dryden Rotarian, Angela Bujold, learned from her sister who works as the religious education coordinator for the Northwest Catholic District School Board that they were binging in Holocaust Survivor and author Eva Olsson, she thought it would be an excellent opportunity for the Board to partner with the Dryden Rotary Club to hold a presentation for the community.
Billed as a local "peace" initiative Rotary made arrangements for The Centre, a 500 seat auditorium and Thursday night it was nearly full to capacity with citizens of all ages to hear the diminuative 86 year old Olsson.
Billed as a local "peace" initiative Rotary made arrangements for The Centre, a 500 seat auditorium and Thursday night it was nearly full to capacity with citizens of all ages to hear the diminuative 86 year old Olsson.Speaking in a soft voice, supplemented with a few well chosen graphic pictures Eva weaved together, the story of her message to school children, her own biographical experience and the lessons we must all learn from this horrifying example of "bullying" taken to its ultimate extreme.
Season's Greeting From District Governor Harvey Hanson and Lorraine Hanson.
A special Christmas greeting from our house to
your house. May you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends and may
your New Year be healthy and enjoyable.
We are halfway though our year as your District Governor.
It has been amazing in so many ways. We have seen and heard about all the
different ways that you have helped to change peoples lives and make a
difference at home and around the world, as you have been Building Communities
and Bridging Continents You welcomed us into your communities, into your clubs
and in some cases your homes. We have
laughed with you; been serious, and we have had fellowship with you.
We are halfway though our year as your District Governor.
It has been amazing in so many ways. We have seen and heard about all the
different ways that you have helped to change peoples lives and make a
difference at home and around the world, as you have been Building Communities
and Bridging Continents You welcomed us into your communities, into your clubs
and in some cases your homes. We have
laughed with you; been serious, and we have had fellowship with you. Year closes with talks on Christmas Cheer and Food Bank
Peggy Howard, Manager of Community Volunteer Connections (CVC) of which the "Christmas Cheer" is one of three components spoke first. She described how CVC was formed in 1985, under the auspices of the Dryden & District Association for Community Living. and in 1990 became incorporated as an entity onto itself.
ClubRunner sends seasons greetings to its Rotary clients
Rotary Christmas Dinner is Family Affair
One of the strengths of Dryden Rotary is the mix of young and old that the club enjoys. No where is that mix more evident than in the Club's annual Christmas dinner.
With nearly sixty people in attendance from ages nearly 2 and up the evening was alive with excitement as young and old alike awaited the arrival of Santa Claus and his merry reindeer. At one point President Peter Keen even had everyone go quiet and we heard their hooves as they landed on the roof of the Best Western Hotel.
Holocaust Survivor to Speak at 'The Centre', January 13th
The Rotary Cub of Dryden in cooperation with the Northwest Catholic District School Board is sponsoring a presentation by Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson on Thursday January 13th, 2011 at 7:30 pm in 'The Centre' on Casimir Ave.Eva Olsson was imprisoned along with her family in a ghetto and then shipped to Auschwitz in a cattle car in May 1944. Out of an extended family of 89, only she and her youngest sister survived the death camps.
Olsson will discuss the power of hatred and the importance of standing up against the forces of racism, bigotry and intolerance.
Rotary Christmas Turkey Shot Raises $3000.00 for Charities
As each Rotarian passed the Greeter, at Wednesday's December 8th luncheon they were handed three darts to try and hit at least one of the turkeys on the board. For the past month, fellow Rotarians had been out selling a chance to win a Christmas Turkey at $3.00 a shot or 2 for $5.00 decreasing the odds of winning to 1 in 11.
Ninety three turkeys were placed on a huge sheet of foam board to determine who the lucky winners of an IGA turkey would be.
Club Executive Supports “Mothers of Intention” Literacy Project
At the December 8th luncheon, Literacy chair, Rtn Suzanne Borst announced that the executive had approved her proposal to support the Amarok Society’s “Mothers of Intention” program.
The Amarok Society is a small Canadian charity founded by Tanyss and Gem Munro to assist in their work to bring literacy education to the poorest of the poor in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Amarok Society is a small Canadian charity founded by Tanyss and Gem Munro to assist in their work to bring literacy education to the poorest of the poor in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With a motto, “Educate a Mother; Change the World”, the Munro’s who went to Bangladesh to assist in the improvement of the State education system and discovered that due to poverty and cultural factors woman and children in the lowest economic stratum of society were among the most illiterate in the entire world, even worse off than the worse areas of sub-Sahara Africa.
Troy Calleran Formally Inducted into Rotary
On November 3rd, Troy Calleran was inducted as the Rotary Club of Dryden's newest member. A native of Winnipeg MB, Troy became interested in aviation at a very young age and followed his dream to become a pilot. This brought him to North Western Ontario where he worked for Bearskin Airlines for many years and met his wife, Rotarian Rita Letourneau. He is currently a pilot for WestJet Airlines.
Instructional example
I lost the example of what I wrote so this is another sample.Rotary's Performing Arts Evening Entertaining and Educational
It was the children's turn to educate and entertain as winners of Dryden's Royal Conservatory of Music competition and Rotary's Public Speaking Contest showed why they were 2010's best.
Organized by Rtns Rita Latoureau and Trevor Szymon and MC'd by Rtn Mardi Plomp club members and their guests alternated between listening to the 3 speech winners and the two pianists.
Fifty-five students entered this year's Rotary Public Speaking competition.
The first person to speak was third-place winner, Teyanna Dyck, a Grade 8 student at New Prospect School.
Rotarians Invited to Attend City of Dryden Council 2011-2014 Inaugural Meeting
Dryden Rotarians are invited to attend the inaugural ceremonies of the 2011-2014 City of Dryden Council. Come and support Rotarian Mel fisher as he continues to exemplify the Rotarian motto
Grandparents Rattle
Rattle moving again as Rtn Dave A had a great granddaughter added last Thursday
Grandparent's "Rattle" Rolls Again
Once again in quick succession the Club's Grandparent's "Rattle" moved again as Rtn Dave Anderson had a great granddaughter last Thursday.
Club Foundation Chair Describes New Ways of Giving
This year's Rotary Foundation chair, John Borst gave us at our November 24th luncheon some background on The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International with a special focus on introducing new ways of making donations.
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians
"Rattle" Passes Quickly Between New Grandparents
November 17th's meeting was memorable for the speed with which the new Grandparent's "Rattle" passed between three club members.
In one week three members announced the birth of grandchildren. Rtn Angie Bujold became a grandmother on October 28th with the birth of a grandson. Then Rtn. Bob Stevens announced the birth of a grandaughter, Nov. 7th only to be outdone by Rtn Janet Pilozow who became a grandmother on Nov. 14th also with the birth of a grandson.
Hence after, newsletter editor Willem Vermeer flashed the smiling grandparents picture current "rattle" host Lynn Carleson passed it to Angie who in turn passed it to Bob who inturn left it with Janet.
Neighbourhood Watch Program Resurrected in Dryden
Michelle May, an employee of the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, spoke to us about the rebirth of the Neighbourhood Watch Program.
May was one of the original co-founders of the Dryden organization in the early ’90s but with her departure from the Dryden Police Service (DPS), the organization soon died out.
Following a public meeting in September 2010 that was attended by approximately 30 people, many volunteers signed up to be a regular member or block/zone captain.
“Neighbourhood Watch is you assisting the police by giving the details required to help us do the investigation or to stop the crime," May said.
Dryden's Exchange Student Meets an Arresting Situation
Never has a teenager accepted with such a grin being handcuffed by two of Dryden's finest constables, in fact by none other than the Chief of Police himself.
With both the Chief of Police (and former Rotary Club of Dryden, President) Shayne MacKinnon and guest speaker Constable Paul Howarth in full uniform the opportunity was ripe for a little fun with Dryden's Student Exchange student Maela Cataldi of Chambéry, France.
November is Rotary Foundation Month
It is vitally important that Every Rotarian, make a gift to the Annual Programs Fund, Every Year. When every Rotarian participates, our Foundation will be able to sustain and grow the great work we do around the world and be prepared for future challenges in the years to come.Think about what a donation of $100.00 to The Rotary Foundation can help provide:
- Textbooks for one elementary school in Zambia.
- Hearing aids for children in Pakistan.
- De-worming tablets for over 100 children in the Philippines.
- Three cataract surgeries in India.
A gift of US$100 or more changes and saves lives every minute of every day.
LeMaistre's Report on Visit to Guatamala's "Ripple Effect", Tameja School
Our trip to Tameja was eventful, as we travelled about 40 kms past corn fields and an above ground pipeline, following a winding gravel road. The pipeline takes fuel from the coastal port to the interior of the country. The pipeline and road are maintained by Perenco Oil Company. We drove through at least 5 rivers as there are no bridges. During the rainy season the road is washed out in many places and the rivers rise to a level that makes transportation by road impossible.
This caused a delay in the construction of Tameja School, as it was impossible to transport the building supplies into the community. Perenco repaired the road as soon as the rivers' water levels subsided and assisted with the delivery of the building supplies. Perenco also prepared the building site, by levelling the land.
Visitor Data to Club Website Supports Marketing on Site
The bar chart below provides data on the country of origin for the last 500 visits only. (The free service only tracks the last 500 visits beyond that there is a fee.) As you can see visitors are overwhelmingly from Canada. But advertisers legitimately might ask, "How many of them are from the Dryden area?" What follows is an attempt to provide an answer to that question.
Between October 9th and November 1st, 114 different computers ("unique visitors") were tracked to the Rotary Club of Dryden website. Of these fully 101 or 88.5% were from within Canada. Of those 54 or 53.5% were from Dryden. If one adds the computers from North Western Ontario, the total becomes 61 or 60.4%.
This is good news for those considering advertising on the site as the predominant audience is indeed from Dryden and NWO.
ClubRunner & RI Now Have True Database Integration with “OneRotary”
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ClubRunner, the leading provider of Rotary club administration and communications software, announced today the integration of its databases with Rotary International – one of the largest humanitarian service organizations in the world with 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.
In a joint effort to unify and streamline member records, ClubRunner and Rotary International, the Evanston, IL based administrative entity that supports Rotary clubs and districts, have been working closely for the past year to establish a secure connection to completely automate member updates while maintaining full control and privacy to Rotary clubs and districts.
General Secretary Reports RI’s Financial Picture Continues to Improve
The following report was issued the 9 September 2010 by Rotary International’s General Secretary, Ed Futa.Although the financial markets have dropped somewhat since my last update on 20 May and our financial workshops at the convention in June, both Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation made significant financial gains over the previous year and finished the 2009-10 fiscal year in line with our projections.
Canada's Governor General a Rotary Foundation alumnus
Hon. David Johnston, as of October 1, 2010, the new Governor General of Canada, in 1963 was a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, (District 6290) to attend University of Cambridge in England.
David Johnston is an academic and author. His specializations are securities regulation, corporation law, and communications law. Among many honours, he received honorary doctorates from 12 universities and status as a Companion of the Order of Canada.
The "Poppy"
Each November, Poppies blossom on the lapels and collars of over half of Canada’s entire population. Since 1921, the Poppy has stood as a symbol of Remembrance, our visual pledge to never forget all those Canadians who have fallen in war and military operations. The Poppy also stands internationally as a “symbol of collective reminiscence”, as other countries have also adopted its image to honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.This significance of the Poppy can be traced to international origins.
Rtn Carlson latest Grandparent, gets "rattle".
Rtn Willie Cheslock passed the "rattle" to new grandparent Lynn Carlson whose daughter recently gave birth to a baby boy. It is Lynn's third grandchild.
DRHSFoundation Kicks off Ultrasound Campaign with $25,000 from Rotary
Rtn Joanne Misner, at the Dryden Regional Health Services Foundation (DRHSF), October 25th, Ultrasound Campaign kickoff presented a cheque for $25,000 to campaign chair Andrew Skene on behalf of the Rotary Club of Dryden. Funds for this cause were raised through the Club’s weekly Rotary Radio Bingo effort of which Misner is the organizer.Three Dryden Lions clubs also made presentations.
Rtn Mel Fisher retains seat on Dryden Council
In what had to be one of the most contested elections in over a decade, Dryden Rotarian Mel Fisher managed to eek out a win and remain on City Council for the next four years. Fisher placed sixth with 1586 votes. Congratulations Mel!
Exchange student presents home club’s banner to Dryden
Maela
Cataldi, Dryden’s 2010-11 exchange student presents President Peter Keen with
banner from her sponsoring club, Chambéry Challes les Eaux
. Link HERE for map of location and picture of meeting venue.
Kenora Rtn Noseworthy Updates Club on ShelterBox Canada
Ron Noseworthy gave us an update on the split between Shelter Box and the group now known as Disaster Aid Canada.As a result of mediation a possible court battle between the two organizations was averted but ShelterBox did not get back its mailing list so that persons wanting to get back on the mailing list should go to the organization's website at http://shelterboxcanada.org/index.php and sign up for the e-newsletter.
Patricia Region Senior Services Inc. (PRSSI) Programs Explained
Penny
Bradley, coordinator of services for Patricia Region Senior Services Inc. (PRSSI)
gave us a brief overview of the services offered to seniors on a fee for
service basis.
PRSSI
provides supportive housing through the building at 35 Van Horne Ave known as Patricia
Gardens. Patricia Gardens provides seniors with an independent apartment
setting.
In
addition, it coordinates the Meals on Wheels, a 7 day a week supper program,
that Rotary is involved in. Bradley thanked Rotary for its involvement over the
past number of years.
Update on District 5550’s World Community Service (WCS) Ripple Effect Program
Gord and Debra LeMaistre of the
Rotary Club of Kenora are currently visiting Guatemala and have sent back the following
brief report via The Ripple Effect Facebook page.
We are currently distributing 475 Q Beta Water Filters to schools in Guatemala. This will provide clean drinking water to over 6300 children!
We are also distributing desperately needed school supplies to Ripple Effect Schools in Guatemala all donated by very generous program supporters. So far, we have distributed 120 lbs of supplies to our schools.
We are currently distributing 475 Q Beta Water Filters to schools in Guatemala. This will provide clean drinking water to over 6300 children!
We are also distributing desperately needed school supplies to Ripple Effect Schools in Guatemala all donated by very generous program supporters. So far, we have distributed 120 lbs of supplies to our schools.
Shelterbox Canada name dispute settled
The October 2010 Shelterbox Canada newsletter is out and although the lead stories are a “Thank You for Your Support” since June 2010, of over $282,000 and an “Update on Pakistan” where shelter has been provided for over 147,000 people, the exciting story from a management perspective is the news that ShelterBox and Disaster Aid Canada recently completed successful mediation meetings with a positive agreement for both organizations to move forward.
The former ShelterBox Canada is now operating separately as Disaster Aid Canada. ShelterBox regained the name of ShelterBox Canada which will operate as the new Affiliate of ShelterBox International.
Bridging Continents by Building Classrooms But a Gap Remains
It is estimated that there are approximately 70 million children in the World who in the 21st Century get NO education what-so-ever. So it was heartening to read in the October 2010 issue of Rotary Canada the article “Reading Writing and Rebuilding: Canadian Rotarians unite to construct an Afghan school.” (click HERE to read the article) The article by Paul Engleman describes how the Canadian Rotary Collaboration for International Development (CRCID) under the leadership of the Rotary Clubs of Calgary Heritage Park and Winnipeg lead the project in cooperation with the Canadian International Development Agency to fund a 20 room school in Jalalabad called Nasrat II.
DES Chair Presents Seasons Tickets to Rotary Exchange Student
The October 6th meeting closed with a presentation to exchange student Maela Cataldi of a Dryden Entertainment Series (DES) ticket for herself and a guest for the entire concert season by Rtn and DES chairperson Angie Bujold.
Eight Fundraising Ideas Suggested for Executive to Consider
In the absence of President Peter Keen, President-elect Rena Madden called upon members to put forth fundraising ideas.
Rtn Borst put forth a repeat of the successful 2010 Rotary Online Auction, a proposal to host an “antique fair” and an idea borrowed from the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona to market Canada Flags for three holiday weekends Victoria Day, Canada Day and Labour Day.
Shayne MacKinnon was the best prepared and came with a draft brochure promoting a “Hole in One” contest that he proposed to have happen in early June 2011.
Other ideas presented were: a repeat of the Cakewalk or something else by Andi Kidd to be associated with Winterfest; involvement in the 2011 Oktoberfest festivities put forward by Arie Hoogenboom; a Film Festival weekend proposed by Angie Bujold and selling Grocery Cards to local supermarkets.
Vote: It is a Rotarian Duty
The ballots have been mailed out. The all candidates night is history. The Dryden Observer has published its candidate platform issue and Communities in Bloom has posted responses from each candidate regarding that program.
(Disclaimer: the variations in the above graphic are not meant to present a bias towards any candidate. The variations are due to the simple mathematical logistics of the original signs and/or the absence of signs for five of the councilor candidates)
Vocational Talk Demonstrates Rotary’s Community Outreach
As if to demonstrate the extent to which members of Dryden’s Rotary Club have influenced her vocation Rtn. Marilyn Findlay was introduced by her sister Rtn. Maryann Legros.
Marilyn Findlay began her vocational describing her family of husband Ron, two daughters...one in High School and one at Lakehead University......and a cat.
She indicated that her vocation had many contacts with Rotarians...starting with her first boss Rtn. Mel Fisher then at the City of Dryden Public Works Department.
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Progress Report on the Canadian Ripple Effect, Tameja school project
In an e-mail Gord LeMaistre, of the Rotary Club of Kenora, and chairperson of the Canadian Ripple Effect Program along with his wife Debra, described progress being made on the Tameja School in Guatemala.
LeMaistre said, “Good progress is being made on Tameja, despite the worst rainy season Guatemala has had in at least 50 years. “
According to his Guatemalan contact, Julio, “The rainy season is devastating many places and lot of roads are closed. The construction is going well although a little delayed because of the road problems.” Julio goes on to say as a result, “We have faced extra costs in transportation but we have looked with some institutions to help us to cover that.” However Julio also said, “The help offered by the Municipality has been irregular because they have had to cover other needs.”
The school is expected to be finished this year and Gord and Debra LeMaistre are planning a visit in the very near future.
Nifty Sign to Promote Rotary on 50 Vancouver Buses
According to the September 27th Lulu Islander, newsletter of the Rotary Club of Richmond B.C starting today and running until September 25th, the sign below will appear on 50 Greater Vancouver buses.
An introduction to Dryden Rotary’s 2010-2011 Exchange Student Maela Cataldi
 Maela Cataldi | On August 21st, 2010 Rtn Peter Marshall of The Rotary Club of Dryden along with his wife and son met the club’s 2010 – 2011 Rotary Exchange student Maela Cataldi, at the Winnipeg, Manitoba airport. |
Cataldi had just arrived from her home town of Chambéry in France’s Savoie Department of the Rhone-Alps Region via Paris’s Oley airport. Maela lives in the heart of Chambéry at the famous Fontaine des éléphants [In this Google street view you will be looking directly at the pink four story building which is Maela’s mother’s home. You can rotate the image to see the entire square.]
Dryden Fire Service Emergency and Education Officer speaks on Smoke Alarms
| At our September 22nd luncheon Reagan Breeze, Emergency and Education Officer with the Dryden Fire Service provided an informative and humourous talk on fire safety. Oct 3 - 9 is Fire Prevention Week and everyone is invited to the firehall for various demonstrations on fire safety. The 2010 year=s theme for Fire Prevention Week is |  |
ASmoke Alarms: A sound you can live with!@ Reagan then went on to display a wide range of smoke alarms....including an alarm that you can program with your own voice to warn children of the need to evacuate the home.
Reagan Breeze also brought along a 10 minute video title “No Time to Spare” To watch
the video click on more:
Rotary Club of Dryden Announces $75,000 in Donations
The Rotary Club of Dryden voted, at its meeting on September 15, 2010, to make $75,000 in donations to 20 local charities and organizations. The money was raised by Dryden Rotarians through the Rotary Radio Bingo fundraiser, which was organized by Joanne Misner and Mark Vares. Numerous Rotarians volunteered at weekly Bingo's to help raise these funds.
Membership, your club, and the RI Strategic Plan
Editor’s Note: At the September 15th meeting our President Peter Keen made reference to a forthcoming membership drive. This article is one item from the RI Membership Newsletter for May/June. The full issue can be found HERE.
Membership, your club, and the RI Strategic Plan
The revised RI Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening Rotary at the club level and provides the framework for clubs and districts to craft a successful future. This back-to-basics plan, with its revised vision and three targeted priorities, affirms that Rotary’s future lies in strong, focused clubs that are well known for their accomplishments.
So why is the RI Strategic Plan important to your
club’s membership? The answer is very simple: Dynamic clubs attract new members, and they are a source of pride for existing members. Who wouldn’t want to belong to an action-oriented club whose contributions are improving lives in their own communities as well as communities worldwide?
Craig Murray of Canadian Tire describes Jumpstart Program
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Craig & Heather Murray, local franchise owners of Canadian Tire in Dryden spoke at the clubs September 8th meeting, about the Canadian Tire Jumpstart® Program.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4-18 in financial need participate in organized sport and recreation. The goal is to get children more active and prevent the incidents of obesity that is now becoming too prevalent in school age children. |
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RYLA Dryden Reps Speak with Enthusiasm About Clear Lake Experience
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At the September 1st Club meeting, members were entertained by Rotary Youth Leadership Award participants Morgan Murdick and Chris Renaud, each of whom recounted their visit to the RYLA camp at Clear Lake Manitoba in August with a sense of excitement.
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After travelling to Winnipeg both boys took a van from there to Clear Lake.
They talked of the friendships they developed before they even arrived at camp and described how after arrival, they had icebreaker games to get to know each other.
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Each day, they would hold a sharing circle where they would discuss different aspects of leadership. Evenings also found them undertaking different aspects of the “Amazing Race”.
Former Councillor Gwen Kurz speaks on Municipal Cultural Planning
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On August 25th, Rtn Natasha Lovenuk-Markham introduced guest speaker Gwen Kurz as her Ministry has funded the position that Gwen occupies.
After relinquishing her position as a City Councillor, Kurz was appointed the City’s Municipal Cultural Planner in the spring of 2010, a position that Ontario has financed for a year. |
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After reviewing the various meanings of culture Kurz said her job involves the following:
Kathy Rothlisberger & Bob Stevens Bury Their Vocation Talk
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Rtn. Kathy was born and raised in Dryden. After finishing high school she went to Marvel Hairdressing School. When her 2 children no longer required her to be at home full time, Kathy worked at different jobs including Camera Corner, Dufresne’s, Patricia Gardens, and Pam’s Pantry
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With the closure of Pam’s Pantry, Kathy was looking for new work and fortunately was advised that Steven’s Funeral Home was hiring and after an interview, got the job.
District 5550 Governor Hanson Pays Summer Visit to Dryden Club
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District Governor Harvey Hanson joined us for the club’s August 4th luncheon where he brought us greetings from Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith whom he met in California this spring at the meeting of all of Rotary’s District Governors |
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“Building Communities and Bridging Continents”, the theme for 2010 - 2011 year is something that DG Hanson thinks we have been doing for a long time. However, he urged us to think Bigger, Better, & Bolder.
Scottish Friendship Exchange Group Enjoy Dryden Centennial Celebrations
Our Scottish Friendship Exchange Group of Peter & Jean Marsden, Martin & Helen Marsh, Graeme & Joan Darkes, Branavan Pathmanaban, and Isabel Kane, plus the spouses of many Rotarians, and others local guests enjoyed a special meeting on July 30th at the Flying Club where they enjoyed a delicious fish fry.
The beautiful weather only enhanced the evening, however, a minor episode with Rtn Dave Anderson was a cause for concern.
Saturday saw the group enjoy the Pow Wow at Eagle Lake and the Shades of Blue at the Arena.
After Sunday breakfast, they were out onto Wabigoon Lake for a pontoon boat ride before coming back for supper at Plomps.
On Monday they enjoyed a Centennial breakfast at the Patricia Inn before leaving for Winnipeg where they were met and hosted by the Portage La Prairie Rotary Club.
Where in the World Do They Come From?
From where in the World have visitors to this site during the past summer come? At the bottom of this Home Page you can find a "View My Stats" Counter. As you can see we have had almost 3000 visits to our Rotary website.
But where do they come from? This map, which you too can access, is one way of showing where "Recent Visitors" hail from.
It certainly looks like most visitors live in Canada and the United States. Yet if you dig deeper you will discover France provided more visits than the United States. Eventhough 24 different Americans visited the site and only 6 people from France visited, one person from Chambéry made 79 visits. Hence the difference in these two charts.
Two Summer Anniversaries Equal 119 Years of Marriage
The Rotary Club of Dryden must hold some kind of record as this summer four members representing two married couples celebrated two wedding anniversaries totaling 119 years of marriage.
On June 30th Joanne and Bob Bunney celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Then on August 12th, Elaine and Clare Thompson celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Congratulations to both couples.
Rotarian's Encouraged to Attend DRHC Social
At the June 9th meeting Rotarian Angie Bujold asked all members to consider attending the Dryden Hospital's (DRHC) Strawberry Social on Friday June 18th.
2010-11 Executive Sworn In at June 09th Dinner
Weekly Rotarifact
In 1989, the organization voted to admit women into clubs worldwide
In Local News
From the Dryden Observer for March 17, 2010
Mark Your Calendars!
February Rotary Minute
Rotary Minute: What is the best PR for Rotary?
Visitors Since February 11 2010
Rotary River Rats Race for Still Me Cancer Program
by Rtn Mardi Plomp
The Rotary River Rats were proud to be contenders once again in the 2010 Dragon Boat race for the Still Me Cancer Program.
Members of the team were intense rowers: Istvan Kinizsi, Angie Bujold, Bob Stevens, Kathy Rothisberger, Mary Ann Legros, Anna Traini, Mark Vares, Robert Shorrock who replaced Andi Kidd, Fred Plomp and Mardi Plomp. Our most capable steersman was Shaun Kurz and our super drummer was Janet Pilozow.
The Rotary River Rats were proud to be contenders once again in the 2010 Dragon Boat race for the Still Me Cancer Program.
Members of the team were intense rowers: Istvan Kinizsi, Angie Bujold, Bob Stevens, Kathy Rothisberger, Mary Ann Legros, Anna Traini, Mark Vares, Robert Shorrock who replaced Andi Kidd, Fred Plomp and Mardi Plomp. Our most capable steersman was Shaun Kurz and our super drummer was Janet Pilozow.
Japan's Exchange Student Kayo Narita Reviews Visit
Kayo provided us with a quick overview of her last 10 months in Canada.
She started with her missing her connecting flight in Vancouver and phoning and trying to tell Rtn Janet of her predicament.
Kayo described her first day at DHS - and how everyone was so friendly...but since she did not understand much English , it sounded like " blah , blah, blah...."
She started with her missing her connecting flight in Vancouver and phoning and trying to tell Rtn Janet of her predicament.
Kayo described her first day at DHS - and how everyone was so friendly...but since she did not understand much English , it sounded like " blah , blah, blah...."
Web-editor Borst explains RI "Social Media"
Rtn John Borst gave us a brief background on some of the social networking links found on our Rotary club website.
Byholding the CTRL key and then clicking on the website link at the top of this page will take members to the club website there you will find icons for Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and You Tube. Each of these sites have Rotary related information.
Linkedin is the best for those with a business interest and has the best discussions on Rotary issue.
Byholding the CTRL key and then clicking on the website link at the top of this page will take members to the club website there you will find icons for Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and You Tube. Each of these sites have Rotary related information.
Linkedin is the best for those with a business interest and has the best discussions on Rotary issue.
76 pictures of RI Montreal convention available
Seventy-six pictures of the Rotary International convention in Montreal are now avaialble by linking HERE
Note you can scan the pictures scrolling through the thumbnails across the bottom.
Note you can scan the pictures scrolling through the thumbnails across the bottom.
City's Waterfront Development to Start with Marsh
Vicki Kurz, Economic Development Manager for the Dryden Development Corporation provided us with an overview of the City of Dryden Sustainable Waterfront Development Plan
The City of Dryden has an opportunity to develop a significant parcel of waterfront property on the shores of Wabigoon Lake.
The City of Dryden has an opportunity to develop a significant parcel of waterfront property on the shores of Wabigoon Lake.
Club gets preview of Moosefest 2010
Rtn Andi Kidd introduced Devon MacKinnon, a member of the new Moosefest Board.
Since this is Dryden's Centennial this year, Moosefest has been shortened to a week from June 26 - July 4.
Since this is Dryden's Centennial this year, Moosefest has been shortened to a week from June 26 - July 4.
SBS & Inductions Highlight June 2nd Mtg
The June 2nd meeting was highlighted by a $5000.00 donation from Dryden High School's Schools Building Schools (SBS) program and the induction ceremony of three new Rotarians to the club.
The TRF's "Future Vision Pilot" Explained
The following information was shared at one of the Linkedin discussion groups:
By Letizia Cardinale
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
In anticipation of The Rotary Foundation's 100-year anniversary in 2017, the Trustees of TRF set out to develop a triennal plan to move the Foundation toward its second century of service.
100 Rotarian Districts from around the world will participate in the pilot project of Future Vision from 1 July 2010. During this pilot period, these Districts have a unique opportunity to help guide the implementation of the Future Vision Plan of The Rotary Foundation.
By Letizia Cardinale
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
In anticipation of The Rotary Foundation's 100-year anniversary in 2017, the Trustees of TRF set out to develop a triennal plan to move the Foundation toward its second century of service.
100 Rotarian Districts from around the world will participate in the pilot project of Future Vision from 1 July 2010. During this pilot period, these Districts have a unique opportunity to help guide the implementation of the Future Vision Plan of The Rotary Foundation.
Rtn Marshall describes route to EMS Directorship
Rtn Peter Marshall provided the club with an entertaining and informative vocational talk.
Model United Nations Assembly Team speak to Club
At the May 19th luncheon, the Model United Nations Assembly Team (MUNA) students described their experience in Winnipeg in early May.
Norlund LeMaistre Shares 5 Conference Photos
This is one of the photos shared by Debra Norlund LeMaistre from the
District 5550 & 5580 Joint Conference on the Schools Building Schools Project
The other five photos can be viewed HERE
Interact age lowered from 14 to 12 years
To help promote the growth of Interact , the RI Board has agreed to lower the age of eligibility for Interactors from 14 to 12.
Read the full news story HERE
Read the full news story HERE
6 Dryden Rotarians Receive Volunteer Service Award
The Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration's Honours and Awards Secretariat held their Volunteer Service Awards ceremony last night in Dryden. Of the individuals recognized for their volunteerism, 6 were Rotarians - Walter Denzler (40 years), Joanne Bunney (10 years), Elaine Thompson (20 years), Rena Madden (10 years) and John Carlucci (20 years). Brian Kenny was also a recipient, but unable to attend.
Club Assembly Addresses Seven Items
At the May 12th 2010 meeting Acting President Rena Madden took us
through a club assembly updating members on a number of matters:
● Andi K and Peter M brought us up to date on the Air Show and the volunteers that are needed on the weekend May 22/23 to help with the Beer Gardens
● motion to authorize Peter M to buy 10 Smart Serve online applications and anyone wanting to do the course is to phone Peter
● June 9th President's dinner at Best Western...partners and spouses invited
● June 18-20 operating Bar at Walleye Masters
● July 1 need rowers for the Dragon Boat
● Joanne M indicates another successful Radio bingo year - full report in a few weeks - anyone having suggestions please email Joanne
● Janet brought us up to date on Youth Exchange - Kayo off to District conference and then her Western trip...and then going home in early August. - Our newest student Maria from France coming the third weekend of August ...some host families still needed.
● Andi K and Peter M brought us up to date on the Air Show and the volunteers that are needed on the weekend May 22/23 to help with the Beer Gardens
● motion to authorize Peter M to buy 10 Smart Serve online applications and anyone wanting to do the course is to phone Peter
● June 9th President's dinner at Best Western...partners and spouses invited
● June 18-20 operating Bar at Walleye Masters
● July 1 need rowers for the Dragon Boat
● Joanne M indicates another successful Radio bingo year - full report in a few weeks - anyone having suggestions please email Joanne
● Janet brought us up to date on Youth Exchange - Kayo off to District conference and then her Western trip...and then going home in early August. - Our newest student Maria from France coming the third weekend of August ...some host families still needed.
In Mission BC, Rotarians work with CiB
Since I am the chair of Communities in Bloom Dryden & a Rotarian I thought I would share this excerpt from the Mission City Record for May 06, 2010
In an article titled "Blooming begins in Mission" regarding Communities in Bloom (CiB) in that community this excerpt appeared involving Rotary
In an article titled "Blooming begins in Mission" regarding Communities in Bloom (CiB) in that community this excerpt appeared involving Rotary
Club Tours DRHC CAT Scan Unit
Wednesday, May 5th's meeting was a vocational tour of the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) department at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
After a brief intro from Rtn Angie , we were taken on a tour by Tina Oberg - head of the DI department.
During lunch, ...
After a brief intro from Rtn Angie , we were taken on a tour by Tina Oberg - head of the DI department.
During lunch, ...
Internet Auction Closed-Results Available
Club Seeking Host Families for Scottish Exchange
Thank You Dryden Rotarians
Host Families Have Volunteered
Co-operative is a Local Food Security Initiative
Stefanie Cran and Jessica Symington spoke to Dryden Rotarians about the Local Food Security Initiative.
They asked what were we doing to address Dryden's Food Security Issues?
They asked what were we doing to address Dryden's Food Security Issues?
DG Morris looking for more Dryden Rotarians
Five Dryden Rotarians Registered for District 5550/5580 Conference
In a conversation with District Governor Nancy Morris, Peter Keen reports that Morse advised him that registration for this year's district conference ends this Friday. She advised that anyone else who is planning to attend register as quickly as possible, and at the latest, by this Friday.Maela Cataldi –Dryden’s 2010/11 Exchange Student
Host Families Sought for Maela Cataldi
Maela, who is 17, lives in Chambery, France near the Swiss border. Maela's father is a lawyer and her mother works for the Government. Her older sister Laura was a Rotary Exchange Student two years ago in the United States. Maela wants to come to Canada to "meet new people, discover new values, a new way of life and a new culture."
Bujold & Kinizsi inducted as Paul Harris Fellows
The club's annual Paul Harris Dinner saw the presentation of Paul Harris Fellowships to Angie Bujold , Mel Fisher, and Istvan Kinizsi by Past District Governor (PDG) Rtn Clare Thompson
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Unfortunately, Rtn Mel could not make the meeting and will be presented with his PHF later.
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Unfortunately, Rtn Mel could not make the meeting and will be presented with his PHF later.
On Line Preview of Items Now Available
TRF Direct Available in Canada
As you know last night was the Paul Harris Dinner where we honoured three members, as "Paul Harris Fellows" for their contributions over the past year to The Rotary Foundation.
Sometimes as a new Rotarian it takes a bit of time to figure out how things work and what they mean. This is doubly true if you take on responsibility for the club's website. In fact I went to last night's dinner not knowing quite what to expect.
As a result something came together for me. If you look in the bottom of the fourth column on this web page you will see two download documents:
TRF Global Contribution Form and TRF Direct Brochure for Canada.
Sometimes as a new Rotarian it takes a bit of time to figure out how things work and what they mean. This is doubly true if you take on responsibility for the club's website. In fact I went to last night's dinner not knowing quite what to expect.
As a result something came together for me. If you look in the bottom of the fourth column on this web page you will see two download documents:
TRF Global Contribution Form and TRF Direct Brochure for Canada.
Outdoor Burning In Areas Of NWO Restricted
The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in much of Northwestern Ontario to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.
Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, the Restricted Fire Zone is in place and will remain in effect until conditions improve. The fire hazard is extreme because of unusually dry spring conditions which have resulted in increasing forest fire activity. The long-term weather forecast offers no relief in the form of significant precipitation.
Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, the Restricted Fire Zone is in place and will remain in effect until conditions improve. The fire hazard is extreme because of unusually dry spring conditions which have resulted in increasing forest fire activity. The long-term weather forecast offers no relief in the form of significant precipitation.
Club introduced to its new website
Rtn John B provided us with an overview of our club website home page.
The home page is divided into 4 columns with the left column having many Rotary links as well as the list of our executive.
The home page is divided into 4 columns with the left column having many Rotary links as well as the list of our executive.
Kick Polio Out of Africa Links to FIFA World Cup
In the months leading up to the FIFA World Cup in June, Rotary clubs across Africa have been gearing up for the final push to kick polio out of the continent.
On 23 February, Rotary's 105th anniversary, a Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign launched with the symbolic kicking of a soccer ball signed by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a polio survivor.
On 23 February, Rotary's 105th anniversary, a Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign launched with the symbolic kicking of a soccer ball signed by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, a polio survivor.
Rtn Roger Gould shares his vocational story
Rtn Roger Gould provided us with his vocational talk. Roger was born in Winnipeg....and was expected to be a girl...and his parents were so disappointed , they left him in hospital for two weeks!!!!
The family moved to Dryden in 1964 and
The family moved to Dryden in 1964 and
Hoshizaki House for Abused Women Sparks Interest
Allyson Coogan - Executive Director gave us a PowerPoint presentation explaining the function and history of Hoshizaki House.
Schools Building Schools In the News
This story appeared in the Kenora Daily Miner and News, on March 30,
2010
Club’s First Internet Auction Set for May 5th-12th
The
Rotary Club of Dryden's first ever "Rotary Internet Auction" kicks off May 5th,
2010. Your help is needed to collect items.
Auctions, focus of the March 24th meeting.
Marynn Legros presented a progress report on the May 5th - 12th Dryden Rotary On-line Auction.
Then Edda Swan presented the Club with a quilt she made for our auction.
Next the club held a Mini Auction. The winners were:
Then Edda Swan presented the Club with a quilt she made for our auction.
Next the club held a Mini Auction. The winners were:
Progress Report on Tameja - Guatemala School
The Canadian Ripple Effect Program Committee has just sent us a progress report on the Ripple Effect Program project at Tameja, Guatemala, a school for which Rotary Club of Dryden contributed $1000.00 in 2009.
The project is fully funded and construction will begin as soon as the paperwork is completed and funds transferred. The project partners are 5 Rotary Clubs (including Dryden) and one church. To read the full report including a Backgrounder, Strengths, Opportunities, Weaknesses and Threats LINK HERE or follow the path home page, SITE PAGES, Ripple Effect Program, Progress Report on Tameja - Guatemala School.
The project is fully funded and construction will begin as soon as the paperwork is completed and funds transferred. The project partners are 5 Rotary Clubs (including Dryden) and one church. To read the full report including a Backgrounder, Strengths, Opportunities, Weaknesses and Threats LINK HERE or follow the path home page, SITE PAGES, Ripple Effect Program, Progress Report on Tameja - Guatemala School.
Kayo's Dryden Winter Moment
In Rotary, March is Literacy Month
by Glenn E Estess Sr.
"In Rotary, we recognize March as Literacy Month. This is when we focus on the importance of literacy and education in our humanitarian service. In my decades as a Rotarian, both at home in Alabama, USA, and abroad, I have seen again and again what a critical role literacy plays in a healthy and productive life.
District 5550 Gala cost reduced for non-Rotarians
2009-10 District 5550 Governor, Nancy Morris, has announced, in response to concerns, that the cost of non-Rotarian guests to attend the District 5550 Gala dinner will be $65.00 instead of the daily registration fee of $50.00 plus the $65.00.
To read the announcement LINK HERE
To read the announcement LINK HERE
Dryden Exchange Student Shares Story with Club
Michelle Riley took us back three years and gave us a blow by blow description of
her being chosen as an exchange student - to traveling to Switzerland, and to her
time spent there.
her being chosen as an exchange student - to traveling to Switzerland, and to her
time spent there.
Club Exec. Provides Update After Speaker Cancels
Our scheduled speaker on 2010 Air Show was cancelled at the last minute. Instead we heard a number of reports from the Club executive members.
Dryden Voice at Montreal 1975 RI Convention
2010 is not the first time the RI Convention was held in Montreal.
While I was testing out a Rotary Club of Dryden, ON Google search I stumbled across a Google Books issue of The Rotarian for March 1975. (Vol. 126, No.3) On page 56 appeared this sub-title: The Games People Eat
While I was testing out a Rotary Club of Dryden, ON Google search I stumbled across a Google Books issue of The Rotarian for March 1975. (Vol. 126, No.3) On page 56 appeared this sub-title: The Games People Eat
RI's 100 year journey began in Winnipeg in 1910
The Rotary Club of Winnipeg is known to Rotarians throughout the world as "the club that made Rotary international. Thus began what is now the 100-year journey of Rotary International.
ADG Knowles McGill Visits Dryden Club
ADG Knowles McGill began his talk by bringing greetings from District 5550 Governor Nancy Morris.
Knowles indicated that he would have been here earlier but because we have so many programs booked ahead, it was difficult to get a time that would work for both parties.
Knowles indicated that he would have been here earlier but because we have so many programs booked ahead, it was difficult to get a time that would work for both parties.
February 23rd is Rotary Day
Club Supports Dryden Youth Centre
Andi Kidd, Community Liaison Officer with the City of Dryden gave us a brief background on the new Youth Centre that now operates at Dryden High School Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Dryden Club Banner Presented to Caerphilly, Wales
Plomps share story of Rotary Friendship Exchange
Rtn Mardi and husband Fred spoke to us on their Friendship Exchange to Scotland in September 2009.
The Rotary Friendship Exchange program gives Rotarians and their families the opportunity to host and visit Rotarians around the world.
The Rotary Friendship Exchange program gives Rotarians and their families the opportunity to host and visit Rotarians around the world.
Cakewalk Raises Nearly a Grand for Rotary Causes
With Arie H. at the mic enticing folks to take a chair, and Joanne K as Vana parading the cake for all to see, a total of $988.50 was raised at the Clubs first ever Cakewalk fundraiser.
Rotarian Fisher Gives Update on Life Lease Project
Mel Fisher provided the club with updates on 'life lease' concept Pine Ridge Terrace. Fisher gave a history on the "Life lease" concept/plan for Dryden. In essence, the proposed building consists of apartments that aren't true 'condos' but that are leased and are geared toward seniors/retirees. After some five years, Mel said the project isn't likely going anywhere for a variety of reasons (Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada)
Follow Rotary International Social Media
DHS Schools Building Schools Annouce Bottle Drive
Rtn Peter Keen gave a brief introduction to Michelle Riley who is the Dryden High School chair for the Schools Building Schools committee. Michelle announced that they would be holding a bottle drive on Sat Feb 20 at 9 AM and are looking for drivers with vans or trucks. Please contact Peter if you can help out for a couple of hours.
Rotary Club of Dryden
Rotary Club of Dryden
Benham shares "Adventures in Agriculture" Story
David Benham was sponsored by DHS and the Rotary club to attend Adventures in Agriculture in Regina.
The Program ran from November 25th-29th, 2009 in Regina. Twenty high school students entering Grade 11 or 12 in September who were sponsored by Rotary Clubs in Rotary Districts 5550, 5360 or 5370 participated
The Program ran from November 25th-29th, 2009 in Regina. Twenty high school students entering Grade 11 or 12 in September who were sponsored by Rotary Clubs in Rotary Districts 5550, 5360 or 5370 participated
District 9790 Tells History of the Rotary Wheel
Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada
The District 9790 history of the Rotary Wheel Begins this way:
To read the rest of the story and see four copy-righted pictures of the wheels from 1906, 1910, 1913 and 1926 LINK HERE.
The District 9790 history of the Rotary Wheel Begins this way:
A long serving member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Wanganui Inc was the late Ron Russell . He was inducted into the club in June 1946. Sometime back before his death, he approached Rotary International, through the General Secretary, seeking information about the Rotary Wheel and the legend surrounding it. All the information he got, was the official evolution story, of the wagon wheel, eventually becoming the gear wheel, we now know. No legend, no story.
Ron Russell then set out to encapsulate the meaning of the Rotary Wheel, and his little sermon was presented, posthumously, at a club meeting. Here is the lesson for your perusal and use.
To read the rest of the story and see four copy-righted pictures of the wheels from 1906, 1910, 1913 and 1926 LINK HERE.
IN MEMORIAM
Remembering former Club President and active Rotarian Ian Nixon - who was taken from us far too early.
1960 - Jan 29, 2009 (Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada)
1960 - Jan 29, 2009 (Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada)
Lyle speaks on Leadership Training for Youth
Rtn Brian K introduced David as being the son of Betty Lyle....who belongs to one of the most famous organizations in the Province - Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO)
David was born and raised in Dryden - Faced with a learning disability, Dave chose not to slip through the cracks in high school. Instead, he found his place in leadership training. (Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada)
David was born and raised in Dryden - Faced with a learning disability, Dave chose not to slip through the cracks in high school. Instead, he found his place in leadership training. (Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada)
Nearly 100 Attend Community Matters Forum
The third Object of Rotary is "The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business and community life." As Rotarians the future vitality of our community is of vital importance.
Nearly 100 Drydenites took the opportunity to influence Dryden's future by attending the Feb 2nd Community Matters forum. Rotarians spotted at the Forum were Arie H, Mel F., Angie B., John C., Bruce W and John B.
Nearly 100 Drydenites took the opportunity to influence Dryden's future by attending the Feb 2nd Community Matters forum. Rotarians spotted at the Forum were Arie H, Mel F., Angie B., John C., Bruce W and John B.
Schools Building Schools
Kayo tries curling in Melfort, Saskatchewan
During her visit to the Rotary Club of Melfort, Saskatchwan our exchange student Kayo Narita from Nagoya (AICHI) Japan tried her hand at one of Canada's favourite winter sports, curling.
I have been trying to learn how to put a large picture into the text of an article, as you can see I finally did it. (Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada)
I have been trying to learn how to put a large picture into the text of an article, as you can see I finally did it. (Rotary Club of Dryden, Ontario, Canada)
Club Rich With Fundraising Ideas
Internet Auction Chosen From Among Suggestions
At the January 20th meeting members were asked to provide suggestions for fundraisers that we could do without requiring a lottery licence.
A number of interesting suggestions were made including:
- a wine or beer tasting evening ,
- snow golf on Wabigoon Lake,
- an antique show during Dryden's big birthday week in early August,
- a hole in one contest, and
- an internet auction.
Four New Rotarians Inducted
Four of our newest Rotarians - John Borst, Suzanne Borst, Marilyn
Findlay, and Stirling Halvorsen were inducted into the club at the meeting on January 20th.
Findlay, and Stirling Halvorsen were inducted into the club at the meeting on January 20th.
Rotary Newsletter Goes Electronic
"Rotary World" Newsletter to be replaced with Electronic "Rotary Leader", April 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010To better meet the needs of Rotary's club and district leaders, RI is replacing the Rotary World newsletter with Rotary Leader, an electronic publication featuring practical information about everyday tasks, specifically for club and district officers.
Read more HERE
Rita Letourneau Gives Vocational Talk
Our own Rita L gave us her vocational talk
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- Rita was born and grew up in Sioux Lookout of a First Nations mother and father from Quebec
- She went away to school and graduated as a nurse...but has never practiced as such
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