Events

We'll be joining the Rotary Club of Kingston-Frontenac in its event Wednesday evening, February 26.

Join us as Todd and guests launch the annual Easter Seals campaign to our Club.

Rotary has a long association with Easter Seals;

"The formation of Easter Seals Ontario can be traced back to November 28, 1922, when 10 representatives from seven Rotary Clubs (Hamilton, Windsor, Kitchener, Chatham, Toronto, Stratford and London) met in Windsor, Ontario to discuss the inadequate resources and support available for the province’s children with physical disabilities."

Join us as Aidan speaks from Cambridge University, where is pursuing studies as District 7040's Global Grants Scholar.

Aidan was sponsored in her application by C-K Rotary, and we are so proud of her.

Join us this morning as students from Holy Cross Secondary School report on their service trip in February. The students visited an orphanage, helped build homes, and other activities.

C-K Rotary International and Youth Service Committees supported the students on their trip.

Join us as we hear from Anna about what's new at the Museum of Health Care.

Join us today as we welcome Monica Brown, who will talk about the SUNRAY Fund.

This fund has been established to help Sudanese refugee students in Nairobi, Kenya with scholarships, mostly for secondary school.

From their website;

The SUNRAY Fund wants to change that story of hopelessness to a bright future by giving them an opportunity for education and providing them with the mentorship and guidance that all youth need.

https://sunrayfund.net/

Ryandale Transitional Housing operates at several locations in Kingston. Learn how Ryandale helps vunerable people in our community.

Ally is Rotary and Community Fundraising Coordinator for ShelerBox Canada. Join us as she provides an update on this important organization.

ShelterBox's vision is No One Without Shelter After a Disaster.

https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/about-shelterbox-canada/

We are headed to The Mess Studio to paint this evening!

No morning meeting. Lunch meeting at Kingston Community Health Centre, 263 Weller Avenue.

Details to follow.

Partners in Mission Food Bank has moved to a new facility, come and hear what else is new.

Come and hear what our club is up to and who we are working with.

Happy Anniversary(s) to us!!

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the charter of the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston, and the 10th Anniversary of the charter of the Kingston Waterfront Rotary Club.

(Details and exact time TBA - watch this space for details!)

Courtney is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Recruiter for the Limestone Board of Education. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is a specialized program in high school that allows you to explore apprenticeship and consider careers in the skilled trades, generally starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the cooperative education program. Courtney works with schools and employers to attract more young people into considering a career in the skilled trades.

Here from youth about their experiences in the programs we have sponsored:

The Interact Club of Kingston Secondary School

Dinner for Two with MPP Ted Hsu

Rotary Youth Leadership Awares (RYLA)

Adventures in Citizenship

Join us this morning as we reflect on President Bill's year, and acknowledge the good work that our club does.

See you on July 8th.

In his first official meeting President John will outline his goals for the new Rotary year.

Date: Friday July 11

Time: 7:00-8:30 am

Zoom Link: Regional and National Committee

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. Approval of agenda
3. Approval of summary of meeting March 20 2025
4. Possibilities for support
   1. Indigenous Peoples Partnership Cluster (IPPC)
   2. HIP Youth to Youth Experience
   3. Youth Environment Education Program (Brockville clubs)
   4. Darkspark VERSIONS mental health support fund
   5. Other
5. Scope of committee
6. Hands-on service activities
7. Committee membership and responsibilities, representation on IPPC
8. Other business
9. Next meeting: September 18?
10. Adjournment

This morning members will reflect on their experience at Rotary's International Convention, held in June in Calgary, Alberta.

Join us as Queen's Students update us on the Native Edible Garden. This initiative was supported by a grant from C-K Rotary.

We are all living longer, with a significant likelihood of some reduction in our ability to operate independently, caused by natural aging, life events, or illness.  By planning for the unplanned, and, building a team of advocates, it is possible to ensure continuity and consistency in the management of financial, physical and mental affairs.  

Marc introduces the PACT (Plan-Activate-Communicate-Transition) planning framework, allowing all to live with peace of mind, knowing affairs are well organized, communicated and ready for transition to trusted advocates.

Marc is the author of Advocacy In Aging (www.AdvocacyInAging.com ), a book about estate and healthcare planning for the living years.

Marc has helped many families including his own, plan for and deal with the inevitable changes in life,  triggered by unplanned events or aging.   These experiences have enabled him to crystallize an approach, in everyday language, to maintaining continuity in financial affairs and personal care.

Among many publications, Marc was featured in the Globe & Mail, in a Q&A interview with Rob Carrick titled “Thoughts for people who love managing their money, but worry about advancing age”

Marc, a  father of 3 boys, lives in Ottawa, and is an avid skier and loves the outdoors.