Left to right: Mark and Leslie Lyons, Chantal Brousseau, Ghislaine Côté, Rotary Club of North Bay, Maddie Sexton (Bryan Eade partner), Peggy Morrison,Leo Deloyde
The Rotary Club of North Bay held their Unsung Hero Service Award evening on November 25th, to honour five deserving individuals, nominated by community members, who recognized needs in the community and set out to address them through dedication and caring. They exemplify Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self”. One of our nominator’s said it best: “Heroes don’t always seek recognition, yet their efforts ripple through our community, creating lasting change for those who need it most.”
Kevin Oschefski, the host of The Kevin O Show on Country 90.5FM, undertook a 129 km trek for breast cancer awareness.
Kevin walked from the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury to the CIBC branch in North Bay to raise awareness around the CIBC Run for the Cure and to also raise some money. The Rotary Club of North Bay was pleased to present Kevin with a cheque for $1,910 at the noon meeting today.
Oschefski's 129 km trek for breast cancer awareness
The new Rotary Playground was officially opened today, with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Peter Chirico, Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, and members of the Rotary Clubs of North Bay and North Bay-Nipissing.
The Rotary Club of North Bay is seeking nominations for their 2nd annual “Unsung Hero Service Award” initiative to recognize and honour individuals, who have made a positive and substantive contribution to their community or workplace, and yet do not seek recognition. This exemplifies Rotary’s motto “Service above Self”.
(Left to Right) Deputy Mayor Maggie Horsfield, Kevin Oschefski, Country 90.5 FM, George Flumerfelt, President and CEO, Redpath Mining and Jeff Hobbs, Rotary4Kids Chair
As part of the Rotary club’s 22nd annual rotary4kids fundraiser, the City of North Bay proclaimed today as Redpath Rotary4Kids Day, with the raising of the Rotary International flag at city hall.
L-R: Jeff Celentano, Rotary Club of North Bay, Nestor Prisco (McKay Homes Community Foundation), Tony Limina (Rotary Club of Nipissing), Ernie Loukidelis (McKay Homes Fdn.) and Craig Rodwell (McKay Homes Fdn.)
North Bay's Family of Rotary were presented with a donation of $25,000.00 from McKay Homes Community Foundation for the Rotary Playground under construction next to the splash pad. Thanks to the Foundation's generous donation, we are that much closer to reach our fundraising goal. The new playground will be open in spring 2024.
Left to right: Megan Lee’s parents (Amanda and Norman), Chantal Brousseau, Bill Hagborg and Ghislaine Côté, Rotary Club of North Bay, Seth Compton, Christine Lacoste Froud
The Rotary Club of North Bay presented “Unsung Hero Service Awards” to four individuals who have made a positive and substantive contribution to their community or workplace, without seeking any recognition.
Rotarians with the Rotary clubs of North Bay and Nipissing gathered at the Rotary Pollinator Garden at the waterfront on October 16, 2023, for a Peace Pole dedication.
Promoting peace is one of Rotary International’s 7 Areas of Focus, where we direct our efforts to enhance our local and global impact, through the implementation of sustainable projects and activities.
Hundreds of kids will be going to camp thanks to the YMCA and Rotary Club of North Bay’s Fill The Bus campaign.
Over $71,000 was raised during Thursday’s fundraiser with donations continuing to come in, both in person and online.
“We’re sending over five busloads of kids to camp, just to put it in context for people,” says Nicole Beattie, VP of Philanthropy, Marketing & Communications at the Y. “That’s hundreds of kids from around the North Bay area that will get to experience Y camp this summer.”
A lovely change has taken place at the waterfront this summer.
It all began with a phone call in the spring of 2023 from Grace Dorion, then President of the North Bay Rotary Club. She shared the international pollinator movement embraced by Rotary around the world to create pollinator beds for birds, bees, butterflies, and insects.
(left to right) Rotarian Don Coutts, Dave Saad, Cathy Strawn, Past District Governor Bill Hagborg
Cathy Strawn, former owner of Wingate Lottery in North Bay, was recognized by the Rotary club at their noon meeting today for her many years of humanitarian involvement - helping persons in need in North Bay and surrounding area.
North Bay Proclaims May 17th as Rotary Day in recognition of 100 years of service in the community.
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Then in April 1912, Rotary became Rotary International with the chartering of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
May 15, 2023 - Media Release courtesy of the NBRHCF
(North Bay) – With their $25,000 donation, The Rotary Club of North Bay is helping to purchase a specialized retinal camera for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for ROP Screening.
Bob Cunningham, Rotarian, Chantal Gagne, Director, Medical & Surgical Programs at NBRHC, Tammy Morison, President & CEO North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation and Grace Doiron, President, Rotary Club of North Bay
The Rotary Club of North Bay has distributed a total of $32,000 to 4 school boards and Nbisiing Secondary School, supporting breakfast and nutrition programs at 27 schools.
Near North District School Board received $5,000; Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board $12,000; Conseil scolaire catholique Franco-Nord $7,000; Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario $6,000; and Nbisiing $2,000.
By the time this year’s radio-a-thon wrapped up at 10:00 am today, “Rotary4Kids” had raised over $96,000.
Country 90.5 FM morning host Kevin Oschefski was on the air for 29 hours helping the Rotary Club of North Bay raise money in support of area children and youth with special needs.
Henry Drenth presents Alex Hebert with an award for volunteerism / Photo courtesy David Briggs, BayToday
The Rotary Club honoured 12 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay and area communities for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the virtual noon meeting on February 13th.
(l to r) Debbie Marson, Executive Director, Rotarians Don Coutts, Jeff Celentano, Jeff Hobbs, Gisele Lynch and Jeff Rogerson
This past week the Rotary Club of North Bay distributed a total of $27,500 to 7 organizations involved with providing food programs in North Bay and surrounding municipalities.
The North Bay, Mattawa, West Nipissing, and North Bay Salvation Army food banks each received $5,000, with $2,500 going to the Callander and Powassan and District food banks and St. John’s Anglican Church Open Arms Café.
Rotary District Governor Richard Denton, Dr. Bogoch, Past District Governor Jack Lockhart (left to right)
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Medicine, and an Infectious Diseases specialist and General Internist at the Toronto General Hospital, was designated as a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his public service in the health care field, and in particular around COVID-19, both in Canada and abroad - for putting "Service above self". He was presented with his pin and certificate by District Governor Richard Denton and Past District Governor Jack Lockhart at the club's noon meeting before he addressed the room to talk about COVID-19, the flu and health care in Ontario. North Bay Nugget article
The Rotary Clubs of Guatemala de la Asunción and Yorba Linda Sunrise are thrilled to announce that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Global Grant for the 2021-2022 Rotary year has been approved by The Rotary Foundation! Global Grant #2124415 is for a total amount of US $568,327!
134 clubs and 22 districts contributed to this Global Grant, which will provide the gift of literacy, education, and training to more than 7,200 children and teachers in rural Guatemala, manly during the 2023 Guatemalan school year (January to October).
Rotary clubs from Kingston to North Bay, to Woodstock united on July 5th to purchase and pack 117,000 meal kits for people in need. The effort spanned a total of 6 cities, with concurrent food-pack events in Burlington, Toronto, North Bay, Belleville, Barrie, and Kingston. Here in North Bay a total of 10,368 meal packs were prepared.
The effort is in partnership with Kids Against Hunger, a Canadian food-aid charity which focuses on feeding people in need, both here in Canada and around the world.
Members of the Rotary Club of North Bay and their families generated over $7,300.00 for humanitarian aid to be directed to the people of Ukraine this week. It was the culmination of a remarkably short (14 day) internal fundraising campaign with a special focus on the provision of emergency shelter. Internationally, Rotary is a Global Partner with ShelterBox International (a Non-Government Organization which provides humanitarian aid to victims of natural disasters and human conflict). The donation, which will be made to ShelterBox Canada, will be directed to a current national campaign to benefit refugees from the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The North Bay and Nipissing Rotary clubs, along with the Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing, delivered 11,500 pounds of PEI potatoes on Friday to 23 organizations involved with providing food programs in North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, Temagami, South River, Burk’s Falls, and the surrounding area.
This initiative has been undertaken in partnership with Prince Edward Island potato farmers, the Government of Canada, Second Harvest Canada, Manitoulin Transport, and the Nipissing District Social Services Administrative Board.
(left to right) President Bob Cunningham, Rotary Club of North Bay, Madison Moore, Chippewa SS, Emilie Perron, École secondaire catholique Algonquin, Fionna Truong - West Ferris SS, Grace Couchie - S.J. Scollard Hall, and Turner Scarrow - École secondaire publique Odyssée
The Rotary Club honoured 5 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the virtual noon meeting on February 7th.
Rotary and Rotaract clubs from 8 Districts across Canada participated in Rotary’s “End Polio Now Tulip Campaign” in 2021, selling a total of 3,994 boxes of bulbs, in support of Rotary’s ongoing goal to see the complete eradication of this disease.
The net proceeds of $61,667.36, coupled with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Matching Grant of 2 to 1, will see a total contribution of just over $185,000 in funding going towards this critical initiative.
As the current Rotary year (July 1 - June 30) is winding down, we wish to share a list of projects where our Club's lottery dollars have gone to over the past year.
Nipissing Serenity Hospice - $17,822 (this is towards the $50,000 club commitment) Fall Colours Tour - $1,419 Seniors Assistive Device - $2,359
North Bay Regional Health Centre Child and Adolescent Mental Health - $5,000 Near North Schools Nutrition Program - $1,793
As part of the Rotary club’s 19th annual rotary4kids fundraiser, the City of North Bay and the Municipality of Callander, proclaimed today as Rotary Club of North Bay Day in their respective communities.
The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of 2020-2021 Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Aidan (11), a Grade 6 student at Woodlands Public School, and his Andrew today at the Rotary Splash Pad.
Entering its 18th year, this is the club’s main fundraiser to generate much needed funds in support of area children and youth with special needs.
Rotary Club of North Bay President Jeff Rogerson presented a cheque for $5000 to Tammy Morison, President and CEO, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation today, in support of the Unit. The funding will be used to purchase items for Crisis Kits that are used in a newly adopted Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Model, a component of a patient’s discharge plan.
Today, Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; The Honourable Victor Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, on behalf of The Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, announced funding in support of the camp renewal project.
Recently, in association with The Social Workers Program at Canadore College, $2,500 representing the net proceeds from the March 31st, Rotary TV Bingo was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters in North Bay.
Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines.
During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, join with Rotary to combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation by spreading the facts about why #VaccinesWork.
With decades of experience fighting polio, Rotary plays a key role in informing people about the power and effectiveness of vaccines. As COVID-19 vaccines become more available, Rotary members are using our experience in fighting polio to help communities with their vaccination education and organization efforts. And today, because we and our partners have worked so hard, wild poliovirus remains endemic in only two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. But to eradicate it there and to prevent a resurgence in other parts of the world, we must continue to build trust in vaccines and raise funds for polio eradication, including vaccine delivery.
(left to right) Olivia Trottier, Odyssée; Emily Womack, West Ferris; Adeolu Agboola, Chippewa; Coton Chaput, Algonquin; Jude Zappala, St. Joseph Scollard Hall.
The Rotary Club honoured 5 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the virtual noon meeting on February 8th.
A big thank you to Ghislaine Côté and Yvonne Weir, co-chairs of Foundation for our Club, as they organized a very successful "End Polio Day" walk on Saturday, October 24th.
A good number of Rotarian's and partners took part and enjoyed an hour of fellowship as we met at the Family of Rotary Splash Pad, then took to the waterfront for a scenic walk and visit amongst ourselves.
The Rotary Clubs of Guatemala Oeste and Sudbury are thrilled to announce that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Global Grant for the 2019-2020 Rotary year has been approved by The Rotary Foundation! Global Grant #1989785 is for a total amount of US $631,247. This project benefits so many people in Guatemala and we couldn't do it without you, so THANK YOU for joining us in this successful effort.
149 clubs, 19 districts, and a $106,256 match from the Government of Canada contributed to this Global Grant, which will provide the gift of literacy, education, and training to more than 7,600 children and teachers in rural Guatemala. That's incredible!
June is designated Rotary Fellowships Month to recognize the importance of international fellowship and goodwill among Rotarians with similar recreational and vocational interests, promote increased participation in fellowships, and increase understanding of this program.
As a result of the escalating threat posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and with a concern for the well-being of our radio team, families and Rotary volunteers, we have at this time elected to postpone “Kevin’s Longest Morning” in support of Rotary4Kids.
During March, Rotary Water and Sanitation Month, we're celebrating our commitment to create healthier communities by supplying clean water and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This is one of The Rotary Foundation’s six areas of focus.
Rotary Scholarship programs change lives and are offered in the form of Global Grant Scholarships and Peace fellowships!
Global Grant Scholarships (formerly Ambassadorial Scholarships) fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. The mission of the scholarship is to enable Rotary to
(left to right) Kaylan Robichaud, Chippewa; Kelsey Simon, Odyssée; Gail Pinkerston, West Ferris; Idunnuayo Alabi, St. Joseph Scollard Hall; Janessa Trahan, Widdifield; Kaylee Duchesne, Algonquin.
The Rotary Club honoured 6 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the noon meeting on February 10th.
February: Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Of the 60 million people displaced by armed conflict or persecution, 90% are civilians. Half of those civilians are children. That’s millions of reasons why Rotary is so engaged in service projects, fellowships and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns in pursuit of peace in our world.
Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation just announced the extension of our fundraising partnership. The Gates Foundation will continue matching donations to Rotary’s PolioPlus program 2-1, up to $50 million every year.
Rotary believes good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. Our clubs lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centres, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
The YMCA North Bay launched this year's Peace Week (November 16-23) on Monday with the presentation of YMCA Peace Medals. This year's recipients were Kyle Samuel (Youth) and Lindsay Sullivan (Adult).
The Rotary Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organizations in the world, with 12 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and an A-plus rating from CharityWatch.
Left to right: Jeff Rogerson, President Elect Rotary Club of North Bay; Dan Tache; Sylvain Cote, Past President Rotary Club of North Bay-Nipissing
Ace of Spades Caught after holding out for 41 weeks.
Congratulations to Dan Tache, the latest big winner of Catch the Ace. Dan won a grand total of $17,250.50, which included the Progressive Accumulating Jackpot of $16,762.50 plus 20% of the weekly proceeds which was $488.00! Dan purchased his winning ticket at Onelife Wealth Management on O’Brien Street.
Members of the Rotary Club of North Bay, YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, municipal and provincial politicians, and others marked the groundbreaking Saturday for the construction of the new Rotary's Camp Tillicum facility, which will be known as the "Redpath Youth Centre".
'North Bay's Family of Rotary' - the Rotary Clubs of North Bay and North Bay-Nipissing, have been working closely with City of North staff on this exciting project. We are pleased to announce that, although the project is not yet fully complete, the Splash Pad opened at 10 am, Friday August 30th in time for the Labour Day Weekend. It will continue to operate daily between 10 am and 7 pm until Sunday, September 15th, weather permitting.
Worldwide, 67 million children have no access to education, and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our members support educational projects that provide technology, teacher training, vocational training teams, student meal programs, and low-cost textbooks to communities. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
While every month can serve as Membership & New Club Development Month, August is a good month to celebrate our Rotary club, our members, and the good we do in your community and around the world. If you haven't recommended a new Rotary member yet during this Rotary year, now would be a great time to get started. Everything Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors need to know about membership to assist you can be found on My Rotary - under Membership.
NOT A ROTARIAN? Read why you need Rotary AND Rotary needs you. Then consider joining us.
The Rotary Clubs of Nueva Guatemala and North Bay are thrilled to announce that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Global Grant for the 2018-2019 Rotary year has been approved by The Rotary Foundation! Global Grant #1872362 is for a total amount of US $628,518.
At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, Rotary International provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Their projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.
(left to right) Kevin Oschefski, Jim Stewart and Dooley Ricci, NADY, Steve Wright and Jeff Rogerson, Rotary
This year’s "Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $70,400 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today at Burger World on Hammond.
KiSS 100.5 Morning show host Kevin Oschefski was on the air for 29 hours raising money for Rotary4Kids all in support of area children and youth with special needs
This was the 17th year the Rotary Club of North Bay has organized the radio-a-thon in partnership with the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and the invaluable support of Canadian Tire North Bay and Burger World.
The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of this year’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Gage Colnar (7), a Grade 2 student at St. Hubert’s school, and representatives from the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and Canadian Tire North Bay today at Canadian Tire on McKeown.
Entering its 17th year, the Rotary club, in partnership with NADY, will be holding its radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of area children and youth with special needs.
In rural Ghana, Rotary members supply clean water and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Clean water is a basic need for human beings. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives. However, at least 3,000 children die each day from diseases caused by unsafe water, which is what motivates our members to build wells, install rainwater harvesting systems, and teach community members how to maintain new infrastructure.
(left to right) Severn Doyle, Widdifield; Samantha McKinley, Scollard; Carson Mugford, West Ferris; Alexa Robidoux, Odyssée; Adèle Chénier Algonquin. Missing: Rachel Point, Chippewa.
The Rotary Club honoured 6 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community at the noon meeting on February 11th.
This year’s recipients were Severn Doyle - Widdifield Secondary School, Alexa Robidoux - École secondaire publique Odyssée, Carson Mugford - West Ferris Secondary School, Rachel Point - Chippewa Secondary School, Samantha McKinley - St. Joseph Scollard Hall, and Adèle Chénier - École secondaire catholique Algonquin.
January is Vocational Service Month on the Rotary calendar. Vocational Service is at the heart of Rotary, which was founded on the classification system of membership. Business and professional life are the bedrock of Rotary, and Vocational Service is a major force in promoting honour, integrity, and trustworthiness in business.
Our health is everything. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Rotary members help Indian weavers achieve better wages and working conditions.
Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
Worldwide, 67 million children have no access to education, and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our members support educational projects that provide technology, teacher training, vocational training teams, student meal programs, and low-cost textbooks to communities. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
Local Exchange Student Sheila MacDougall shared her experiences on the Short Term Exchange to Milan, Italy from June 9th to July 7th, along with by her exchange partner Letizia Amadei.
Join Rotary’s 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Learn about why you need Rotary AND why Rotary needs YOU.
When the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Scholarship Program began over 15 years ago, the goal was simple: to ensure that promising, capable students would not be forced to drop out of school because their families couldn’t afford tuition. But it was soon apparent that merely providing a tuition scholarship wasn’t enough. Far too many students succumbed to the overwhelming challenges they faced: pressure to marry early, alcoholism or abuse in their homes, academic struggles, or lack of support from their families and friends.
The Rotary Clubs of Guatemala La Reforma and Calgary are thrilled to announce that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Global Grant for the 2017-2018 Rotary year, GG1752923, has been approved by The Rotary Foundation. The total amount is US $694,092 , the largest grant to date for this wonderful project that benefits so many people in Guatemala.
One year ago, your Rotary International Board of Directors adopted a new vision statement, reflecting our aspirations for our organization and its future. It reads, “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
That simple sentence distills so much of what is essential about Rotary. We unite, because we know that we are far stronger together than we could ever be alone. We take action, because we are not dreamers, but doers. We work to create lasting change that will endure long after our involvement has ended – across the globe and in our communities. And perhaps most important of all, we work to create change in ourselves – not just building a better world around us, but becoming better people ourselves.
Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio worldwide won Best Nonprofit Act in the Hero Awards of the One Billion Acts of Peace campaign, an international global citizens’ movement to tackle the world’s most important issues.
June is designated as “Rotary Fellowships Month” by the RI Board to recognize the importance of international fellowship and good will among Rotarians with similar recreational interests, vocations, and health and medical issue-oriented interests, to promote increased participation in fellowships and increase understanding of this program.
Fellowships are open to Rotarians, family members, and program participants and alumni.
The Rotary club's annual Rotary Rose Day is taking place June 15-18. Proceeds will be going to club projects and initiatives in the community and around the world.
Order your roses and carnations by contacting a Rotarian or by email - rotaryclubofnorthbay@gmail.com. You can also drop by Jackman's Flowers (157 Worthington St. E.) during normal business hours and purchase them. Only $25 a dozen again this year.
Buyers are being encouraged to drop by Jackman's to pick up their orders - as this offers the best variety of colours to select from. For those who can not drop by, deliveries are taking place on Saturday, June 16th in the morning. If you are not home a card will be left at your door.
Kids Need This Camp - This Camp Needs You!That’s the simple message carrying forward the initiative to rebuild a treasured facility in our area.
The volunteer Rotarians working to rebuild Camp Tillicum, on Lake Nipissing’s south shore in Callander, have launched the next phase in fundraising for the camp’s renewal project, based around a new website, new videos and a refined theme.
Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes. At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, Rotary provides immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improves access to essential medical services, and supports trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Rotary’s projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.
This year’s Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $71,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today at Burger World on Algonquin.
KiSS 100.5 Morning show host Kevin Oschefski was on the air for 29 hours raising money for Rotary4Kids all in support of area children and youth with special needs
Thanks to the Rotaract Club of North Bay - Nipissing for organizing a Paint Night on the evening of March 22nd, at the Osprey Links Clubhouse to raise money for Rotary4Kids. Twenty-six people were in attendance and had a great time under the direction of artist Marnie Ferreira painting, sipping wine AND raising money. At the end of the evening, about $450 had been raised.
Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives.
We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact. LEARN MORE HERE.
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.
NORTH BAY – Seven local organizations were presented with cheques totalling just over $7,000 from the proceeds of the Catch The Ace of Spades draw today at the North Bay Legion.
The Nipissing Serenity Hospice, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation, Kiwanis Music Festival, The Gathering Place, DARE Program, PADDLE Program and the Salvation Army were selected by the six local organizations that have been involved in the first 2 licences to be recipients of the proceeds.
(left to right) Kate Sherry, Widdifield; Jacob Szaranski, Scollard; Katie Schankula, West Ferris; Anthony Vacheff, Chippewa; Sydney Pullen-Vautour, Odyssée. Missing – Nicholas Daguerre, Algonquin.
The Rotary Club honoured 6 senior students from each secondary school in North Bay for their involvement in volunteerism in the community and beyond at today’s noon meeting.
Of the 60 million people displaced by armed conflict or persecution, 90% are civilians. Half of those civilians are children. That’s millions of reasons why Rotary is so engaged in service projects, fellowships and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns in pursuit of peace in our world.
How Rotary makes help happen
We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict. We aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Rotarians also address the underlying structural causes of conflict by relieving millions of people suffering from poverty, inequality, ethnic tensions, lack of access to education and unequal distribution of resources.
In yet another program to achieve worldwide peace, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellows are selected to attend Rotary Peace Centers to participate in master's degree programs at one of the partner universities. Rotary Peace Fellows study subjects related to the root causes of conflict and explore innovative solutions that address real-world needs. There are more than 1,000 peace fellowship alumni are working in over 100 countries. Do you have a Peace Fellow candidate in your community? For more information: >>click here>>.
If you think you have a candidate to recommend and want some advice, please contact our District’s Peace Scholarship Chair, Colin Vickers, colin.b.vickers@gmail.com.
I was ten years old when I went to Camp Tillicum for the first of two summers. I had a wonderful time both years. I have described some of my memories below.
The first impression I remember was being very proud to see my cousin’s name-Penny Christakis- up on the walls of the main cabin from when she was a counselor. She was from Sudbury then and I looked up to her. I told her about this a few years ago and she was pleased to remember her time there. Unfortunately, she passed away not long ago.
I had a great idea for cleaning the cabin that I was sleeping in. I got an old mop and was able to damp mop the whole floor before the counselors came by to inspect. The floor dried quickly and no one guessed that I was using the mop. I heard the counselors say that the cabin looked great. Our cabin won the award each day that week for being the cleanest.
Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service that focuses on:
Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public.
The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians.
The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centres, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Ralph Diegel was honoured as a recipient of the 2017 YMCA Peace Medal during the Peace Week 2017 luncheon on Monday.
The recognition comes as part of YMCA Peace Week, which runs from November 18-25 and invites people of all ages to reflect on peace, to talk, and to take action, individually and with others.
A special highlight of this week is the presentation of the YMCA Peace Medal to individuals who, without any special resources, have demonstrated a commitment to the values of peace through contributions made within their local, national or global community.
Giving Tuesday is a global movement for charities and individuals to come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. On 28 November, join the community of donors that support Rotarian projects around the world by making an online gift to The Rotary Foundation. Online giving is a fast, secure way to help families and communities that need it most — no wrapping paper required!
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
North Bay Rotary, North Bay-Nipissing Rotary and Rotaract and family and friends participated in Rotary’s World Polio Day – October 24th - joining the fight to completely eradicate this disease.
Participants walked from the Rotary Gazebo to The Grande Event Centre, wearing red “End Polio Now” ponchos to promote the awareness of Polio. Proceeds from the walk will be going towards the cause.
The Adventure in Understanding Canoe Trip was initiated by Don Watkins of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha four years ago. Partnering with Camp Kawartha and Curve Lake First Nation, this year’s 6 day trip left on August 27th from Beavermead Park and concluded at Curve Lake First Nation, having traveled 100 km. There they celebrated a successful trip at a feast hosted by Chief Phyllis Williams, and planted a ceremonial Silver Maple tree they had brought with them from Peterborough’s Ecology Park. Diversity, cultural understanding, team building, along with the benefits of being outside is what the adventure was all about.
Incredible news: Two short weeks ago we had the honour of welcoming Rotary International President Ian Riseley and his wife Juliet to our Education Center in Guatemala! The President and his wife were received by Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Rotarians from Guatemala and North America, as well as staff and board members of Cooperative for Education (CoEd). We'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made President Riseley's visit a success! Scroll down to see the full list of those we'd like to thank.
The Ace of Spades was finally caught on the 20th and last week of the first licence on Friday, September 22nd, but not before an additional 10 tickets were pulled from the bin and the numbered envelops were opened.
The eventual winner of the progressive accumulating jackpot was Claude Boulet of North Bay, who pocketed $4,716.
More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population.
Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.
Every month can serve as Membership & New Club Development Month. If you haven't recommended a new Rotary member yet during this Rotary year, now would be a great time to get started.
August is Membership Month, which means it’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world.
Outgoing Club President, Natalie MacDougall presented a great review of the club's 2016-2017 Rotary year at the July 26th meeting. See her full presentation here.
June is designated as “Rotary Fellowships Month” to recognize the importance of international fellowship and good will among Rotarians with similar recreational interests, vocations, and health and medical issue-oriented interests, to promote increased participation in fellowships and increase understanding of this program.
The RI Board encourages fellowships groups to highlight activities through projects, activities, and events in celebration of “Rotary Fellowships Month” in June. Learn more about Rotary Fellowships.
“Fellowship is wonderful; it illuminates life’s pathway, spreads good cheer, and is worth high price.”
Six local organizations launched a joint fundraiser called “Catch the Ace (of Spades) Raffle Ticket Draw” at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23 in North Bay today. Initially 7 local organizations and programs will be the beneficiaries of the available funds raised
Rotary International's new monthly theme for April is Maternal and Child Health! Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes.
This year’s Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $74,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today at Burger World on Hammond Street.
Callander Bay Dental Centre, who have been a very supportive and active partner, are back this year with their “Smiles for Life Campaign”. All proceeds, plus matching dollars from the Centre are being donated to the R4K's. As of May 10th, the Centre was at 62 Smiles, with a month and half to go! That equals $9,300 plus Dr. Sarhan's matching resulting in the current total of $18,600!
Mary White, Women and HIV/AIDS Community Development Coordinator and Chair of the North East Women's Health Alliance, was the guest speaker at the March 6th club meeting.
World Water Day on 22 March is an opportunity to learn about Rotary’s commitment to provide clean water and sanitation.
In rural Ghana, seven million people are at risk from waterborne diseases. Rotarians are working with partners to address community water and sanitation needs.
Clean water is a basic human right that many are often denied. There are 2.5 billion people in the world that lack access to improved sanitation and 748 million people that don’t have clean drinking water. Nearly 1400 children die each day from diseases caused by lack of sanitation and unsafe water. When people have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives.
(left to right) Hayden Wice, Ellen Perry, Julianna Head, Amber St. Jean, Victoria Zhou, Adam Strang
The Rotary Club of North Bay was pleased to presented this year's awards to Adam Strang from West Ferris Secondary School, Victoria Zhou from Chippewa, Amber St-Jean from Ecole Secondaire Algonquin, Julianna Head from St. Joseph’s Scollard Hall, Ellen Perry from Ecole Secondaire Odysée, and Hayden Wice from Widdifield Secondary School.
Millions of people all over the world are currently displaced by armed conflict or persecution. In fact, 90% of casualties in armed conflicts are civilians, half of which are children. Through service projects and Rotary programs, the Rotary family is committed to pursuing projects that address the structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service that focusses on:
Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public.
The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians.
The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.
Good Afternoon. It is a pleasure to speak to you and share a little about my life experiences and family.
I was born in Toronto and lived in several towns between Toronto and Windsor until we finally settled in Brampton when I was in grade 8. (This is a picture of a painting of our family home. It was painted by my sister Maureen).
I am the eldest of twelve children with 6 brothers and 5 sisters (Pat, Peggy, Maureen, Mary, Mike, Colleen, Dan, Jim, Gerry, Bob and Judy). The O'Neill clan!
My father was a veteran of WW11 and instilled in us the importance of family, education, hard work and Catholic Values. He worked 2 jobs for 80 hrs. a week to support the family. He passed away in 1980.
My mother worked at Canadian Car in Fort William during the war and later efficiently managed our household. There were always hot meals and baking. Sundays were family days and after church we would pile into the station wagon (seat belts weren't required back then) and go to the nearest park for recreation and in the good weather, picnics. There wasn't a lot of money but we always had what we needed. Mom passed away in 2002.
The Rotary Foundation helps make health care available for hundreds of orphans in Uganda.
Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care.
Disease prevention and treatment takes on many forms, from supporting studies to helping immunize people to improving drinking water and the sanitation infrastructure. The world relies on Rotary to tackle these global challenges, and to set an example for others to follow.
DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT MONTH
The Camp Tillicum Board launched the renewal project at the North Bay YMCA today, highlighting the plans for a new facility, sponsorship opportunities and our strong partnership with the local Y.
On hand to assist Board President Spencer Merritt with unveiling the conceptual drawing for the new facility was George Flumerfelt, President and CEO of the Redpath Mining Group, whose company has made an very generous gift to launch the fundraising effort.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
Staff from ShelterBox and the United Nation’s World Food Programme help unload a delivery of ShelterBox supplies at Les Cayes harbor in Haiti, where tents are likely to be used to help health professionals screen and treat cholera victims.
Photo Credit: Alexis Masciarelli
Even as parts of Haiti were still recovering from a catastrophic 2010 earthquake, Hurricane Matthew tore through the impoverished island country 4 October, leaving hundreds dead and many more homeless.
A GLP Global Grant Is Getting Special Recognition from TRF!
As part of its centennial celebrations in Atlanta next June, The Rotary Foundation will be recognizing 10 outstanding global grants closed in the 2015-16 Rotary year, and guess what? One of them is a GLP global grant!
Rotary members help Indian weavers achieve better wages and working conditions.
Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
Melanie McVeety, ESL Teacher with the Near North District School Board provided an overview of the program. Ten students and two volunteers also were in attendance.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program is free for immigrants and to those Canadians whose mother tongue is not English. Adult students may register and begin classes at any time during the school year (September - June). This is a very flexible program offered to adults. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each student whether at the beginning, intermediate or advanced level. The personal approach to education, combined with a balance between academics, social skills, Canadian culture and Canadian language development, will prepare the learner for future academic studies, employment and living in Canada. This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Immigration (MCI). For ESL students that do not qualify under MCI, a fee for service is possible dependant of enrolment.
The local program was originally located at Chippewa Secondary School and recently moved to the Laurentian Learning Centre.
The number of students in the program at any given time averages around 40 students, from up to 19 different countries. This poses some challenges for the program's one teacher, over and above dealing with students at different levels in their language skills. This is where having a core of volunteers to help out with small groups and one-on-one sessions is key. Anyone interested in volunteering for an hour or more a week is more than welcome to contact Melanie at melanie.mcveety@nearnorthschools.ca. Besides volunteering in the classroom, there is an opportunity to assist with field trips geared towards giving the students the opportunity to experience all things Canadian - such as sugar bush operations.
Allan gave a enlightened presentation about his family, growing up and his many work experiences.
Born March 13, 1975, the Dell Family moved to North Bay in 1963. Some may know my father, Frank, a hockey fanatic who was the Referee in Chief for the NOHA, a loyal Mason and a member of the St. John's Church. He passed away in 2014. My mom, Evelyn, still resides in North Bay. I have 4 brothers and 1 sister.
As a young lad I was quite the entertainer. Always the centre of attention. I enjoyed the attention. At the age of 11 I was a rink-rat at the Ferris Arena. Sweeping, making hot chocolate, and coffee, selling 50/50 tickets, calling Bingo and setting up tables and chairs. It was all so educational! But I still remember the day the arena manager, Don Pecore, asked me to “go upstairs and play some records for skating”. That was the beginning of Mr. Bojanagles. From that day forward I would play records at weddings, parties and dances. In fact, while working at CFCH while I was 14 or 15 I would organize and play music at the “dance of the week”. That would make me about $1,000.00 per week, which was pretty good for a 14 year old.
A Rotary grant helps bring tablet technology to students on Taveuni Island, Fiji.
Worldwide, 67 million children have no access to education, and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our members support educational projects that provide technology, teacher training, vocational training teams, student meal programs, and low-cost textbooks to communities. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
Liliane started her talk sharing information about her family roots and growing up on the shores of Lake Nosbonsing in the close knit community of Astorville.
She started volunteering at the young age of 8, joining her parents and siblings working at the Astorville picnic and winter carnival, which became an annual event until the end of high school. At Ecole Secondaire Algonquin, she worked for the school newspaper and was part of the council events committee. Liliane chaired the PTA groups, fundraising events and launched a volunteer based literacy program at Ecole Sainte Anne school where her children attended. Most recently she volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul "Fresh Food" food bank.
Liliane has held a variety of administrative, accounting and credit management positions in banking at the Caisse Populaire of North Bay and l'Alliance des Caisses Populaires. In Toronto, her focus was Mercantile Credit Management for Noranda Mines, Gbc Canada and Beecham Canada.
In 1981, Liliane married a Torontonian, Robin Danielson, moved there and started our family shortly thereafter. While Robin had a successful career in Marketing in Toronto, he eventually “saw the light” and decided to move here. They have 3 children, Patrick (29), Michelle (26) and Justin (24).
Why Rotary? "I chose to join Rotary because of a shared concern for the well being and education of children and welcome the opportunity to work with all of you."
Liliane has joined the Music Committee, an easy decision for an individual who has always had a passion for music, starting in her hometown singing at fundraising events, on through high school to today. Over the years she obtained her grade 7 in vocal production and performance with the Royal Conservatory of Music and from 1997 to 2006 launched the musical group "Tangent". The group preformed contemporary, folk and jazz for events in Sudbury, Huntsville, North Bay and surrounding areas; and created a musical stage show "The Spirit of Canada - Something to Sing About".
The club welcomed Livia Huwyler, 2016-2017 Youth Exchange in-bound student to North Bay on Monday, August 22nd. Livia is from Muttenz, Switzerland [Rotary Club of Basel-Riechen, District 1980].
For more about the Youth Exchange Program...read here.
Riley Beam provided an excellent presentation about this year's event and her personal experiences. She learned many new things about Canada and about herself and will have so many memories that she will keep with her for the rest of her life. Riley thanked the club for sponsoring her and giving her the opportunity to participate in the program. She expressed her hope that the club will continue to support this fabulous program so that other students in North Bay can benefit from the learning experience as she did.
This annual event provides a unique opportunity for a selected group of young Canadians to come together to gain a better understanding of our country. Through meetings with political leaders, senior officials and others, they learn a great deal about the workings of our democratic institutions. Through meeting one another and having discussions among themselves, they learn to appreciate the diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship. This year brought 120 students together in Ottawa - all hosted by the Rotary Club of Ottawa
We are thrilled to announce that Global Grant 1531565 benefiting the Guatemala Literacy Project has been approved by The Rotary Foundation for the amount of$464,292! This would not have been possible without your generosity and that of the other 106 clubs and 24 districts that contributed to the grant, sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Valle de Guatemala (D-4250) and Glenview Sunrise, Illinois (D-6440).
PRESIDENT 2016-17 ROTARY CLUB OF CHATTANOOGA TENNESSEE, USA
John F. Germ is board chair and chief executive officer of Campbell and Associates Inc., consulting engineers. He joined the firm as an engineer in 1965 after four years in the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the board and executive committee of the Public Education
Rita Claverie de Sciolli, Guatemalan Ambassador to Canada, will be one of two special guests at the Rotary Club of North Bay’s Third World Literacy dinner fundraiser at the Davedi Club on June 25th. The doors open at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner and entertainment at 6:30 pm.
The Rotary club will also be honouring Tony Demarco, 2010 Davedi Club Order of Merit recipient, with a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest honour bestowed on individuals by The Rotary Foundation.
Proceeds from the evening will go towards supporting the club’s ongoing projects, in part with The Rotary Foundation, to address basic education and literacy needs around the world, including the Guatemala Literacy Project.
June is considered as Rotary Fellowships Month in the Rotary calendar. There is a misconception among Rotarians on what aspect of the RI programs is being celebrated for this month of June. Let us clarify the issue. When we talk about "Rotary Fellowships", we actually refer to the groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses and Rotaractors who join together to:
Share a common interest in worthwhile recreational activities (sports, hobbies, etc.);
Further their vocational development through acquaintance with others of the same profession;
The government of Canada is providing C$40 million over three years in support of Pakistan’s polio eradication program. The funds will help the World Health Organization and UNICEF interrupt transmission of the wild poliovirus in Pakistan. Canada is the fifth-highest per capita donor to polio eradication, with over C$500 million committed to date. It coordinates its efforts closely with Rotary, matching Rotarians’ contributions during fundraising campaigns.
Canada contributes $40 million to ending polio in Pakistan
The Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) is a community-based collaborative partnership between the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) and the North Bay Police Service (NBPS), established in order to respond to individuals or families experiencing behavioural health crises with the goal of reducing the immediate risk of danger to the individual or others.
The team consists of one NBPS officer and one Registered Nurse experienced in mental health. In some instances it may be necessary for the officer to apprehend an individual and bring them to the NBRHC Emergency Department for further assessment.
New Generations refers to the youngest generation in the family of Rotary. Many are participants in Rotary’s youth and young adult programs: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. Others are service minded young people involved in Rotary club and district activities.
Hannah Bywater, 15, the club's Rotary Youth Exchange Student for 2016-2017, who will be heading to Switzerland for the year, was the guest speaker today.
Hannah refers to her self as an animal activist and through sharing her stories and learning more about the things she is doing to help sustain the population of endangered species, others will be inspired to help, teach others and maybe even oversee their own project.
Starting with her project to save sea turtles at the young age of 7, Hannah has been involved with other projects and initiatives including - Kenya Africa school build, Sumatran Orangutans, Monarch Butterflies and water conservation in North Bay. She has been very successful in raising thousands of dollars for all her causes along the way. Hannah started off by showing a short video. Click here to view the bulletin online to access the video.
Reagan Lawton, 2014-2015 Rotary Youth Exchange Student to Manta, Ecuador, and Ashleigh Brady, will be competing at the Canada-wide Science Fair in Montreal, May 15-20. Reagan and Ashleigh, both senior students at Widdifield Secondary School, received the Rotary Club of North Bay Award of Excellence at the North Bay Regional Science Fair held on April 13th. Their project is called "Company in the Shower".
Vindra Sahadeo, Community Connections Facilitator, The North Bay & District Multicultural Centre (NBDMC) provided an overview about the centre.
The NBDMC evolved from the work of the North Bay Newcomer Network, spearheaded by the Mayor's Office of Economic Development. It became a reality January 1, 2008 and is a reflection of the changing face of the city. The official opening of the centre was February 22, 2008.
Young People's Press, the founder of the North Bay & District Multicultural Centre, was an active NNN member prior to the launch of the centre and worked with the City of North Bay and other community partners to organize a successful immigration symposium April 8, 2006, attended by more than 80 people. The need to create immigrant support services in the city was strongly identified as a necessary component to the city's immigration strategy.
NORTH BAY – This year’s Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $75,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today at Burger World on Algonquin.
The Rotary Foundation helps bring pre- and postnatal care to mothers in rural Haiti.
Our members improve access to essential medical services for mothers and their children. These efforts are aimed at reducing the number of children under age five who die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation – a figure that is currently estimated at 7 million.
According to another estimate, more than 80 percent of maternal deaths can be prevented with access to reproductive health services and trained health care workers. Our members provide education, immunizations, birthing kits, and
NORTH BAY – The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of this year’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Ethan Dokis (11), a student at St. Hubert Catholic Elementary School, and representatives from the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and One Kids Place today at One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre.
Entering its 14th year, the Rotary club, in partnership with NADY, will be holding its radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of area children and youth with special needs
Rotary has released $35 million in new grants to support the global effort to eradicate polio. The funds will build on last year’s historic achievement of stopping transmission of the wild poliovirus in Nigeria and all of Africa. Just two countries reported wild polio cases in 2015, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Rotary’s funds will go toward efforts to end the disease in those countries and seven others.
Pictured with Past President Tom Tucker, Tim Cassidy, Peggy Morrison and Bryan Eade.
Peggy Morrison talked about the Open Arms Café that has been operating for just over 2 years in the basement of the St. John the Divine Church on Main Street in North Bay. Peggy and her group of volunteers have been preparing and serving hot healthy meals to upwards of 160 individuals on Wednesday evenings.
The idea was originally designed in the winter of 2013, as an outreach project called “Out of the Cold”.
More than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water. Our projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation.
Project leads, Kevin Hutchinson and his brother Tim, both graduates of Baylor University, provided an overview about the project that is a research partnership between Baylor University and the City of North Bay. The project launched in early October, 2015, is focusing on assisting in the creation of a community vision, as well as identifying strategic priorities that will act as a catalyst for progress, sustain and improve capacities and ideally foster job creation within North Bay and area.
The club held its annual Great Student Awards program at the noon meeting on February 8th, to recognize and celebrate grade 10 and 11 students from each of the local secondary schools, who best exemplify Rotary's motto "Service Above Self". This is done as a means of helping to promote the value of volunteerism.
Left to right, with President Brett Tucker - Amanda Mills (West Ferris), Breanna Wilson (Algonquin), Megan Lepoudre (Odyssée), Hannah Bywater (Chippewa), Kealey Ducharme (Scollard), Abbey Tanner (Widdifield)
Read about each recipients accomplishments - here.
Riders set off on the 2015 El Tour de Tucson in Arizona, USA.
Photo Credit: James S. Wood Photography
The fight to eradicate polio got a major financial boost from the annual Miles to End Polio bike ride that took place 21 November in Arizona, USA. Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and a team of eight RI staff members helped raise $4.4 million. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match the funds 2-to-1, bringing the total contribution to PolioPlus to more than $13.5 million.
A Rotary Peace Fellow graduate travels from England to Australia to collaborate on a project.
Sixty million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecution, and 90 percent of armed-conflict casualties are civilians, half of them children. Through service projects, fellowships, and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns, members train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Members also pursue projects to address the underlying structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”:
High ethical standards in business and professions
The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations
The dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
The Rotary Foundation helps make health care available for hundreds of orphans in Uganda.
Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Its purpose is to provide scholarships for students and training for teachers and is carried out in partnership with CoEd's programs in Guatemala. So what does this mean for our friends in the North? You can now directly support CoEd's programs in Guatemala and receive a tax credit for your donation.
Applications for the Youth Exchange Program must be received by Thursday at 6 p.m. Interviews are being scheduled for this weekend.
The Rotary Club of North Bay is seeking an outgoing, self-confident, friendly, adaptable and adventurous young person (between the ages of 15 and 18 on departure in August 2016) to participate in an exchange program, where they will spend the 2016-2017 school year in another country.
If you are interested in participating or in receiving more information on this, please contact Natalie MacDougall at 63brucemac@gmail.com
Have you heard about #GivingTuesday? It’s a global movement for charities and individuals to come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving.
Join us on 1 December as Rotary participates in Giving Tuesday and celebrates the good work our members do around the world. Invite your district to get involved by giving online on 1 December and sharing what inspires them to support our Foundation.
Top three reasons to support Rotary on Giving Tuesday
Fund unique projects.
Our Foundation’s unique grant model creates locally led community development projects throughout the world. These life-changing projects are only possible because of the generous support from our members and friends of Rotary.
Raise awareness.
While Rotarians give to their communities and our Foundation throughout the year, Giving Tuesday is a great chance to reach new supporters by leveraging social media and the momentum of Rotary Foundation Month in November.
Continue the tradition.
Last year, we raised over $100,000 in a single day to fund sustainable, life changing projects. With your support this year, we can to do even more!
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.
After a historic year during which transmission of the wild poliovirus vanished from Nigeria and the continent of Africa, the crippling disease is closer than ever to being eradicated worldwide, said top health experts at Rotary’s third annual World Polio Day event on 23 October in New York City.
It is our pleasure to announce Rotary’s annual World Polio Day kickoff event on 23 October in New York City. We'll use this occasion to shine a light on Rotary’s leadership in the fight that has brought us This Close to ending polio.
The Livestream event, co-sponsored by UNICEF, will bring together our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, government officials, and global health leaders from nongovernmental organizations and will mobilize more than 30,000 supporters.
July and August brought great milestones in the polio eradication effort. For the first time in history, Nigeria -- then all of Africa -- marked one year with no new polio cases caused by the wild virus.
Global Grant benefiting the Guatemala Literacy Project has been approved by The Rotary Foundation, in the amount of $372,425!
This would not have been possible without the generosity of 120 clubs and 18 districts that contributed to the grant, hosted by RC Quetzaltenango (D-4250) and RC Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (D-5450).
The partnership is proud of the praise and feedback received from The Rotary Foundation, following the recent site visit by a member of the Cadre of Technical Advisers:
"I gave a presentation a few weeks ago on sustainability at our District Grants seminar [that] showcased your project as an example of how a sustainable project should be! You have a model program!"
- Maureen Duncan, TRF Cadre Member in Basic Education & Literacy
Within hours of the devastating earthquake, Shelterbox assessment teams were on the ground in Nepal.
ShelterBox responds to disasters around the world, providing the emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies families need to survive in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
A typical ShelterBox contains a family tent, blankets, water purification, cooking utensils, a stove, a tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items. Highly trained ShelterBox Response Team volunteers deliver aid, working with other international organizations and local partners.
In 2012, ShelterBox became Rotary International's first project partner. The global support from the Rotary network is the cornerstone that ShelterBox is built on. The Rotary Club of North Bay serves as ShelterBox Ambassador for Rotary District 7010.
ShelterBox's HQ is in Cornwall in the UK, with 20 international affiliates including Canada. Shelterbox Canada is a Canadian registered charity.
This year’s “KiSS – Kevin and Big Mike’s Longest Morning Supporting Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $91,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today. The goal again this year was to raise $1000 an hour for the 53 hours the morning hosts were on the air.
Kevin Oschefski and Mike Bissett took to the airwaves at 5:00 am on March 31st, broadcasting from Sears Court at Northgate Shopping Centre with the final 4 hours at Burger World on Hammond Street.
This was the 13th year the Rotary Club of North Bay has organized the radio-a-thon in partnership with the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and the invaluable support of Rogers Radio, Northgate Shopping Centre and Burger World.
James Nightingale and Edith Palmer (T M Palmer) purchased the Tillicum property in 1926. Mr Nightingale wanted a lakeside property where boy scouts could enjoy a summertime water and camping adventure. In his frequent boating excursions around Lake Nipissing, he searched the shoreline for a suitable location for a scout camp. There was no road to the property but he persisted until he acquired the property from CNR. This was the beginning of a camp that soon became popular with scouts and church groups. After first functioning under canvas, a few permanent buildings and sleep cabins were erected beginning 1929. Several noteworthy volunteers assisted with construction.
Tom Palmer was a driving force in developing programs for the camp. TM was an outstanding citizen who established a reputation around the province for his contribution to boys work. He became Rotary president in 1940, district governor in 1961 and throughout this period maintained a high interest in local matters serving as mayor in 1951. TM is our first Paul Harris fellow. With that energy, Palmer and Nightingale oversaw the development and operation of Tillicum. Together they made the camp an attractive and yearning destination for the countless youth who enjoyed the camping experience each summer.
NORTH BAY – The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of this year’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Dylan Rivenbark (7), and representatives from the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and One Kids Place and the today at One Kids Place.
Entering its 13th year, the Rotary Club, in partnership with NADY, will be holding its radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of local children and youth with special needs.
The longest morning, with KiSS hosts Kevin and Big Mike, will be broadcast live from the Sears Court at Northgate Shopping Centre, starting at 5:30 am on Tuesday, March 31st and wrap-up with a final morning show breakfast at Burger World on Hammond Street on April 2nd, from 7-10 am.
2015 rotary4kids Ambassador Dylan Rivenbark (7), with Longest Morning hosts Kevin and Big Mike.
Rotary International released an additional $34.8 million in grants to support polio immunization activities in 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, the three countries where the disease has never been stopped. The funds will be used by the World Health Organization and UNICEF for polio immunization and surveillance activities in the 10 countries, as well as to provide technical assistance in several other countries in Africa.
A total of 34 Rotarians and family members (Canada, United States, and Grand Cayman) took part in this year’s Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) tour, along with 9 staff from the Cooperative for Education (CoEd), from February 6-16, 2015.
The tour included visits to 13 different schools – 10 participating in the Textbook Program, 2 with the Culture of Reading Program and one with a Computer Centre.
One of the highlights for the North Bay club this year was the decision to become a textbook sponsor for a new school to the program – Chumanzana, with a total enrollment of 68 students.
left to right: Nancy Cornwell (Orillia), Colin Thacker (North Bay), Marlene Alger (North Bay), Ryan Handy (Mississagua), Barb Young (Calgary), Bill Hagborg (North Bay)
The club held its annual great student awards program during the February 9th noon meeting - to honour this year’s Grade 10 or 11 students from each secondary school in North Bay that best exemplified "Service Above Self" [Rotary International motto] - as part of the club’s effort to promote volunteerism.
The purpose behind this awards program is to ensure the youth of North Bay continue to be aware of the benefits of volunteerism. Although we promote youth leadership through International Youth exchanges, we have not specifically promoted the values inherent in our motto with the youth of North Bay.
Rotary TV Bingo Committee Chair Don Coutts announced today that just under $1.2 million in funding has been donated to various Rotary projects and activities in the North Bay area as of June 30th of last year - thanks to Rotary’s loyal weekly players. The committee goal is to generate $40,000 in sales for the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2015.
The prize money to bingo winners in the North Bay and Callander area amounts to $105,000 annually.
The Rotary Club partnered with Wingate Lotteries to donated 2 new scooters in time for the holiday season.
“The new scooters are fantastic,” said mall general manager Paulette Gagnon. “They are so streamlined and compact that they are ideal for shopping, and they’re fast to, so you can really get around.”
“The customers of Wingate, through the purchase of lottery tickets, made it possible for Wingate to make a generous donation to the club with the expectation we would use that money to buy new scooters for the mall,” commented Rotarian Don Coutts.
left to right: Rotary President Colin Thacker, Cathy Strawn, Wingate Lotteries and Paulette Gagnon, General Manager, Northgate Shopping Centre.
Mayor Al McDonald proclaimed October 24th as World Polio Day in the city this past Friday, during a special End Polio Now fundraising lunch at the Davedi Club. The lunch, a joint effort of the Rotary Club of North Bay and the Davedi Club, raised an estimated $2,000 towards the complete eradication of polio by 2018. Thanks to the current partnership in place with The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the actual amount being contributed will end up being doubled to $4,000.
If you are 15 to 17 years of age and interested in "meeting new friends and forming international friendships" then this information session might be just the thing for you. Come out and learn about the program, as well as hear the local testimonials form local past and current Exchange Students.
DATE: Wednesday, October 29th, 2014. TIME: 7:00 to 8:30 PM PLACE: Clarion Resort Pinewood Park - Tiffany Room
North Bay to Proclaim October 24, 2014 as “World Polio Day”
As part of Rotary International’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds towards the complete eradication of polio by 2018, the City of North Bay will be proclaiming October 24thas World Polio Day in the city. Mayor Al McDonald will be making the proclamation during a special End Polio Now fundraising lunch being held at the Davedi Club from Club President Colin Thacker with Mayor Al McDonald
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. that day. The lunch is a joint effort of Rotary and the Davedi Club, which will result in half of each $20 ticket sold going towards the End Polio Now campaign. There will also be a flagging- raising ceremony at city hall at 9 AM.
Rotary Club of North Bay Supports 2015 Winter Games
October 6, 2014 for immediate release
NORTH BAY – The Rotary Club of North Bay presented a cheque for $15,000 to Games Chair, Chief Paul Cook and Cst. Merv Shantz, Games Manager, with the North Bay Police Service at the club’s noon meeting on Monday. With this donation, the Club will be participating as a Platinum Sponsor in the Special Olympics Ontario 2015 Provincial Winter Games, taking place in North Bay January 29th to February 1st.
In accepting the cheque, Chief Cook commented “the Club’s support is greatly appreciated, knowing just how involved local Rotarians are in so many projects and initiatives in our community and beyond”. “With this donation today, we are well on our way to reaching our goal of $405,000”, Cook added.
The North Bay Police Service has supported Special Olympics for more than 20 years, beginning in 1987 when Toronto hosted the International Chiefs Conference and launched the Law Enforcement
Torch Run in Canada. This landmark event has gone on to spurn the most successful 27 year partnership across the globe.
The Games are being hosted by the North Bay Police Service, with the support and participation of numerous individuals, organizations and agencies throughout the community and beyond. The Service is working in partnership with Special Olympics Ontario to organize and run the Games. Learn more about the Games and how to become involved as donor, sponsor or volunteer at - www.specialolympics2015games.com.
The Rotary Club of North Bay and The Davedi Club are pleased to be hosting a fundraising lunch in support of Rotary's ongoing End Polio Now campaign. Tickets are $20 each for a 7-8 course meal, with $10 from each ticket sold going to Rotary.
Rotary District Governor, Brian Menton, will be joined by Mayor Al McDonald, in support of local efforts to raise awareness and funds for The Rotary Foundation's #1 priority to eradicate polio by 2018.
Watch the End Polio Now: Make History Today Livestream event, including a global update on the status of polio eradication, on World Polio Day, 24 October, at 18:30 Chicago time (UTC-5), at endpolio.org. Your club or district can organize a viewing party or incorporate the viewing into your existing World Polio
Day plans. The archived video will be available following the live program.
Also, your club meeting during the week of World Polio Day can focus on Rotary's work to end polio. Community fundraisers scheduled on or around the day will raise public awareness of the need to eradicate polio and remind government officials to support the global commitment to a polio-free world.
Rotary-At-Home TV Bingo returns for its 22nd season on North Bay’s TVCOGECO (Cable 12), starting Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Bingo cards go on sale at 29 participating outlets across North Bay and Callander, on August 28th.
The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst’s International Program “Rotary Wheels for Learning” has its fourth Bicycle Distribution Trip to Cambodia January 27th - February 17th, 2015. This service trip travels into many rural parts of Cambodia where the team assembles, prepares and distributes bicycles to children needing this means of transportation to get to school. The Bikes will be given out together with members of the Rotary Club of Angkor in Siem Reap. The visiting team also gets to see many of Cambodia’s historic sites and the trip includes some fun events such as attending a Cambodian Village Cooking Class, riding on the ‘Bamboo Train’ and swimming in Koh Kong. It is truly a ‘rewarding adventure’ together with great fellowship. The approximate cost including airfare is US$2,500. per person (if sharing). This trip is open to Rotarians and Friends; there is a limit of 25 participants. At the moment, there are only a handful of spots available. The registration deadline is September 1st, 2014.
On Friday, August 15, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. the Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing, in partnership with the North Bay Canoe Club, will once again be hosting our Sixth Annual Up the Creek Without a PADDLE. Last year, this exciting fundraising event raised $11,000 for the Providing Adults with Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Experiences (PADDLE) Program.
The Rotary Club is pleased with the announcement that former Rotarian Jack Burrows has been selected as one of this year's 4 inductees for the Kiwanis D.I.A. Walk of Fame. Jack was nominated by the Rotary Club.
RI President Gary C.K. Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15. Huang is urging club members to Light Up Rotary by hosting a Rotary Day in their community, continuing our fight against polio, and increasing club membership. "Light Up Rotary is more than our theme. It is how we make a difference -- every day, in every club, and every country we serve."
2014-2015 RI Presidential Theme: "Light Up Rotary"
It has been some time since we’ve had an update from Zack. He has been very busy, getting the most he can out of his trip. When he last spoke to his family, he was not quite ready to come home. So much to do, so little time! He did tell me that he plans to preserve his new language by speaking Japanese with the 10 Japanese exchange students who will be attending Widdifield in the Fall.
Members can check out Scott's latest update - under Member's Login and then under Site Pages.
Zack will be back in North Bay mid July and making a presentation to the Club at regular Monday meeting.
Natalie MacDougall, Youth Exchange Chair
The Latest News from Zack Scott, Rotary Exchange Student, in Japan
Marg Moody, Committee Chair’s remarks to the Club - May 5, 2014
IT WAS AT MY REQUEST TO PRESIDENT CATHY THAT I ADVISE YOU OF THE FOLLOWING. DUE THE DECLINING ATTENDANCE AND ASSOCIATED COSTS, THE TRAVELOGUE HAS BEEN DISBANDED, AFTER 34 YEARS.OVERTHESE YEARS, THE COMMUNITY HAS ENJOYED TWO HOURSOF FIRST-CLASS, LIVE NARRATED FILMS. SINCERE THANKS TO ALL ROTARIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE TRAVELOGUE BY DONATING TICKETS TO BE USED BY THE NURSING AND RETIREMENT HOMES AND APARTMENTS. THEIR APPRECIATION OFTHE GENEROSITY WAS ALWAYS IN THE FOREFRONT.
This year’s “KiSS – Kevin and Big Mike’s Longest Morning Supporting Rotary4Kids” fundraiser raised a record $106,300 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the Longest Morning show came to an end shortly after 10:00 a.m. today. The goal again this year was $1000 an hour for 53 hours.
The Rotary Club of North Bay, in partnership with the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY), will be holding its 12th annual radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of local children and youth with special needs.
The longest morning, with KiSS FM hosts Kevin and Big Mike, will be broadcast live from the Sears Court at Northgate Shopping Centre, starting at 5:30 am on Wednesday, April 2nd and wrap-up with a final morning show breakfast at Burger World on Algonquin Avenue on April 4th, from 7-10 am.
Pledges can be made online NOW atwww.rotary4kids.caOR during the 53 hour show by telephone at - 705-492-7330 OR by dropping by the Rotary pledge table at the shopping centre.
Since its inception, the radio-a-thon has raised over $650,000 that has gone towards numerous Rotary Children’s Committee projects - from special bicycles, lifts, computers, kid’s bridge club, communication aids, home renovations, to elevator systems and vehicle conversions. The committee also provides approximately $30,000 funding on an annual basis to NADY.
The success of this fundraiser year after year would not be possible without the very generous support of individuals and families, and some many organizations and businesses, both large and small, in our community.
District 7010 Rotarians participated in a Rotary Friendship exchange with District 9520 South Australia. The trip to Adelaide, South Australia for most of us, took us from Toronto to Dallas, Brisbane and finally Adelaide - a jaunt of roughly 30 hours. Other Rotarians joined us from places like Cambodia. Arriving in Adelaide was very exciting as we were greeted by our first hosts.
The Rotary Friendship Exchange is a Program that gives Rotarians and their families the opportunity to host and visit Rotarians around the world. The participants get to experience other cultures first hand while making lasting friendships.
The primary goal of a Friendship Exchange is to build greater international understanding and goodwill among Rotarians and their families. How else can you get to know someone better than by living in their homes, participating in their daily activities and having them take you on a tour of their communities?
Rotary member Terry Caster and his wife, Barbara, announced a $1.1 million gift to Rotary to help eradicate polio. What’s more, their gift will be matched two-to-one by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, resulting in $3.3 million in new funding for theGlobal Polio Eradication Initiative. TheCasters’ giftis one of the largest-ever individual contributions to Rotary for polio eradication.
You can track the Club's latest donation of $5,000 in support of Shelterbox Canada. The box numbers that have been sponsored with this donation are: Box # 0110, 0111, 0112, 0113, and 0114. To track the destination of our latest boxes, go to www.shelterboxcanada.organd click on the "Trackyour Box" link. In the "Get Tracking" section, search by Box Number and select country code Canada.Then enter your box number as it appears above. As boxes are deployed, details about their destinationwill appear.
A ShelterBox can often mean the difference between life and death for families when they need it most. Donations makes it possible to bring hope to families around the world. Every year, millions of people across the world are left without a home when disasters strike. Through no fault of their own and often without warning, families lose their homes, their possessions and their hope. ShelterBox responds immediately when disasters strike, working closely with local organizations, international aid agencies and Rotary Clubs worldwide to deliver aid directly to the most vulnerable.
We can never predict when the next disaster will occur, but ongoing donations help to ensure that ShelterBox is ready to respond quickly to help families in their greatest time of need.
In celebration of Rotary's 109th birthday (on February 23rd) the Rotary Club is participating in The World's Greatest Meal to Help End Polio.
On the week commencing February 23, 2014, Rotarians and friends around the world are joining together with a meal to raise funds to end polio.
For members and guest attending the Club's February 24th noon meeting at the Legion - please bring along your favourite sandwich or two. The Foundation Committee will be providing dessert and the Legion will be donating the coffee & tea. The $10 lunch fee will be donated to the polio campaign.
Club to hold Brown Bag Lunch in support of Rotary's End Polio Campaign
Cover story in the latest District Governor's February 2014 Newsletter...
People in our District raised enough money to distribute over 1,300 bicycles! And many in our District are now in Cambodia for the adventure of a lifetime. You can follow Mike Kinsey’s blog at http://www.kinseysincambodia.wordpress.com/
As well, Lisa received fabulous coverage in this month’s issue of the Rotarian Magazine. Governor Hanson feels this is a real accomplishment for our District. Please check out the story.
The Rotary Club of North Bay supports an international Disaster Relief operation founded and operated by Rotary that is the foremost provider of shelter in the world. Shelterbox has been a major presence in all recent disasters including Haiti (30,000 tents!), Japan, China, Syria(right click - open link) and multiple times in the Philippines, including their most recent typhoon disaster.
First families move into Shelterbox tents since Typhoon Haiyan -
The Big Green Shelterbox contains shelter and dignity for a family of up to 10, including everything needed for survival for months, except food and sanitation.
The Rotary Club of North Bay participated in the local YMCA's Peace Week 2013 opening ceremonies on Monday, November 18th, in place of their regular noon meeting at the Legion. Rotarian and President-Elect Colin Thacker was presented with the YMCA Peace Medallion for his international work in Guatemala.
The presentation was made by YMCA Board Chair, Tom Welton and Kim Kanmacher, CEO and a fellow Rotarian.
The Rotary Club of North Bay, World Community Service and International Literacy Committee, approved a $2000 contribution in support of The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst’s international program – WheelsFor Learning – ‘Bicycles for Access to Rural Schools in Developing Countries’.
This initiative in Cambodia provides a critical mode of transportation, allowing children to attend school and their family members to travel to work, shop or attend to other personal needs.
Lisa McCoy accepting the award for meritorious service to the RI Foundation from RI Director Bryn Styles at the September 2013 District Conference.
The Rotary Club of North Bay was the recipient of the Not-For-Profit of the Year Award at this year’s “Bell Evening of Excellence Awards”, which took place at the Best Western North Bay on October 21st. Hosted by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce and the sponsors of
President Catherine Whiting (right) with Phil Sutherland and
Melissa Levesque, Rebuilt Resources
the Annual Small Business Week, a total of 21 finalists in 7 categories were honoured during the course of the evening.
The Club was nominated by Gisele Cousineau, with YES Employment in North Bay.
This national week, celebrating its 34th year, is dedicated to promoting, celebrating and the development of small business in Canada.
You can read more by visiting the Chamber’s website.
NORTH BAY – Chief Paul Cook, North Bay Police Service, and Andrew Hazlewood, Program Director for the Duke of Edinburgh Program run out of St. Joseph Scollard Hall, were each honoured with a Paul Harris Fellow [PHF] award by the Rotary Club of North Bay and the Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing on Friday evening, for their outstanding service and dedication to the community and abroad.
Organizing Co-Chair, Yvonne Weir, stated that “This award [PHF] is the highest honour a Rotary club can bestow on an individual, on behalf of The Rotary Foundation, and acknowledges ‘service above self’ by those persons who are selected”. Weir added “our 2 clubs were very pleased to be able to recognize Paul and Andrew, both outstanding and deserving individuals in our community”.
Suzanne Harmony and Dr. Mario Lemay from the Callander Bay Dental Clinic presented a cheque for $22,748.00 to the Rotary Club of North Bay at their noon meeting on Monday, in support of the Rotary4Kids fundraising campaign. These funds were generated through the clinic’s participation in Smiles for Life campaign over the course of the last year.
Effective this year, the Smiles for Life Foundation has decided to increase their contribution from 50% to 100% of the funds raised by the dental clinic. Previously, the other 50% of the funds went to other charitable organizations outside of the local area.
Each year the Rotary4Kids campaign generates up to $100,000.00, largely through the radio-a-thon, which in turn provides much needed funds for projects and initiatives involving local children and youth with special needs, largely through partnerships with One Kids Place and Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY).
Next year’s radio-a-thon, with KissFM morning hosts Kevin and Big Mike, will once again be broadcast live from the Sears Court at Northgate Shopping Centre, April 3rd to 5th.
(right to left: Frank Marusich and Bill Hagborg, Rotary Club of North Bay; Dr. Mario Lemay and Suzanne Harmony, Callander Bay Dental Clinic)
Callander Bay Dental Clinic 2013 Smiles for Life Cheque Presentation!
As we focus on membership, each one of us [Rotarians] looks for prospective members amongst our friends, family, colleagues and associates. Inviting someone to join Rotary and getting them to become engaged Rotarians is such a satisfying experience.
One of the key resources to getting good Rotarians is from within our Rotary family - our Rotary alumni - former Peace fellows, Ambassadorial Scholars, Youth Exchange and Group Study Exchange members, Rotaractors, Interactors, and similar.
The September 2013 issue of "Our Foundation Newsletter" [Published by the Rotary Global History Fellowship] carries such story of former GSE members who not only decided to join Rotary, but came together to charter a new Rotary Club...
A story of Rotary Alumni taking the step forward and forming a new Rotary Club (as shared by Mathew Dempsey and Som Varma - former GSE Team members)
One of the world’s newest Rotary Club recently born in Madison, Wisconsin USA, is not your average Rotary club. As many are aware, Rotary membership in the United States has been aging and declining for years. Leaders in Rotary recognize that one of the answers to this decline is attracting a new generation of Rotarians to build enthusiasm and participation in the organization.
Swearing in of Madcity Rotary club officers,
including 2013-14 President Som Varma and Treasurer Mac Dempsey
In May of 2011, Justin Burnett, a local professional and former Rotary Youth Exchange student, attended the local Rotary District Conference in search for a way to get involved. Although there were 8 existing clubs in Madison at the time, Justin was unable to participate because club meetings occurred on weekdays during business hours. Like many younger professionals, he was unable to break away from work to attend. It was at District Conference that Justin came in contact with Dean Ryerson, the soon to be District Governor. The two of them set plans to sponsor a new Madison-based Rotary club that would meet after business hours and build a base of young professional members.
The Rotaract Club of Nipissing-North Bay announced their 5th Annual PADDLE Fundraiser was a huge success thanks to their fantastic volunteers! Over $11,000 was raised for the PADDLE program!
Our Club President, Catherine Whiting, raised a total of $1,515 on behalf of our Club. Well done Catherine AND congratulations to the Rotaractors on another successful fundraiser for a very worthy cause. President-elect Colin Thacker will be heading out on the water for next year's event to match or hopefully surpass Catherine's numbers.
For nearly 40 years, Paul and Jean Harris hosted Rotary board meetings and entertained visiting dignitaries in their home on Chicago’s South Side, which they affectionately called Comely Bank after the street where Jean grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, the house stands in disrepair, its walls stripped to bare studs, as the group of Rotarians that owns it struggles to raise the money for a restoration.
“Comely Bank is the Mount Vernon of Rotary – it’s the home of our founder, and it’s too important an asset to not do something about it,” says Robert Knuepfer, 2010-11 governor of District 6450 (Illinois) and president of the Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation.
The Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing welcome Rotarians and their families and friends to join them on August 16, 2013 @ 1pm at Olmstead Beach (Trout Lake) for their 5th Annual Up the Creek without a PADDLE [Providing Adults with Developmental Disabilities Lifelong Experiences].
The event will find individual participants from our community along with teams made up of club members, students, co-workers, families, and friends stranded in dragon boats on Trout Lake... They will have to call on their friends, families and colleagues to make pledges in order to “purchase a paddle” to return to shore.
North Bay Club President, Catherine Whiting, will be representing our club and is looking for pledges to raise funds for PADDLE . Help Catherine reach her goal and return to shore!
Over the course of the past year we have asked you to reach out to your Member of Parliament to encourage Canada’s continued financial support for global polio eradication as our highest priority. We are pleased to report that the Canadian Government has heard and responded to the collective appeal of Canadian Rotarians.
Outgoing President’s Remarks – Changeover Meeting – July 8, 2013 Outgoing 2012-2013 President Bill thanked the Board for their input, advice and assistance over the course of the past year: Past President – Gisele Lynch; President-Elect – Catherine Whiting; Avenue Directors – Colin Thacker, Brett Tucker, Spencer Meritt, Chris Parkin, John Lewis, Kim Kanmacher; Appointed Officers – Secretary Nestor Prisco, Assistant Secretary Don Coutts, Treasurers John Lewis and Gerry Gaiser. He also thanked the Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs for their leadership and dedication to making this past year a productive one. “I would also like to extend a special thank you to each and every one of my fellow Rotarians for all their support, encouragement and participation over the past year – which truly made my year as your President both rewarding and very enjoyable.
Written by Colin Thacker
The Rotary Club of North Bay
The New Grants Model is here. More than ever Rotary Clubs within Districts must work together to plan International Projects. The Guatemala Literacy Project is a partnership between North American & Guatemalan Rotary clubs and the non-profit organization Cooperative for Education.
The Rotary Club of North Bay is joining a multi-club, multi-district Global Grant to benefit The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP). This grant will promote lifelong reading and writing skills in the Highlands of Western Guatemala by providing badly-needed story books, textbooks, and computers to impoverished schools.
The Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-18 and about US$4 billion in funding commitments took center stage at the Global Vaccine Summit in Abu Dhabi 24-25 April. Developed by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the plan is designed to achieve the certification of polio eradication by the end of 2018, strengthen routine immunization, and transfer the eradication initiative’s assets to other public health efforts. Rotary International, along with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, are partners in the GPEI.
Editor's Note: Sandy Foster, Rotary Club of North Bay-Nipissing, Hope2Kenya Team Leader, was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of North Bay noon meeting today - April 22, 2013.
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I have some past team members with me that I would like to introduce. This club has been unwavering in their support to me and Hope2Kenya for the past 7 years. My teams and I could not have accomplished what we have in Kenya without this support.
I will speak for a few minutes and then invite Ken Perron to speak about his trip last year, and Steve Dreany will sum up and then we will show you a short power point.
“I am only one but still I am one. I cannot do everything but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do.” This is a quote by Helen Keller that I have painted on my kitchen wall to remind me that there is something that I can do to help make a small difference in the world.
Let me share a little bit about Kenya. Kenya is located in sub-Sahara Africa and became independent in 1963. Elementary education became free in 2003 as long as you could afford a school uniform. It is a country of almost 40 million people with over 16 million under the age of 14 and over 2.3 million orphans. It is the third poorest country in the world and is made up of 8 provinces and over 42 tribes. 56% live in poverty, 44% are undernourished, and the number of street children in Nairobi alone is between 15 and 25 thousand. The Gross National Income per capita is $780.00 per year which works out to $65.00 per month if you are fortunate enough to have a job. The life expectancy is 52 years of age and over 150,000 Kenyans die each year of AIDS. Poor governance and corruption have had a negative impact on growth and HIV/AIDS continues to pose a long term risk to the economy.
February-19-13
Bill Hagborg, President, Rotary Club of North Bay
Subject: Thank you for your club's support of the Guatemala Literacy Project
Dear Bill,
My name is Joe Berninger and I’m the Executive Director and co-founder of Cooperative for Education, Rotary’s partner in conducting the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP). I had the great honor and pleasure of spending 10 days with Colin Thacker and his wife, Marlene while in Guatemala. Firstly, I want to thank you and your Rotary club for your most generous support of the GLP over the past two years. Your club was the “top GLP club” in terms of giving for Rotary year 2012-2013, out of 65 clubs (from 16 districts) that participated in both the US and Canada. Your support made it possible to deliver textbooks, reading books, school supplies, and computers to very needy schools, and provide a badly-needed scholarship to Alberto Catú Granados.
Club President, Bill Hagborg, was on hand at the award ceremony for the 51st North Bay Regional Science Fair to present the Club’s awards on behalf of his fellow Rotarians. The Fair took place on April 3rd at Nipissing University.
Fred McNutt, Environment Committee Chair, also participated as a judge for the day.
Aidan Kehoe, left, Lucas Oyeniran, Joshua MacDonald headed to Canada-Wide Science Fair (Courtesy NBRSF)
This year’s “rotary4kids Presents…Kevin and Big Mike’s Longest Morning” fundraiser raised over $90,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the Longest Morning show came to an end at 10:00 a.m. today. The goal was $1000 an hour for 53 hours.
Rotary Club Award Recipients at 2013 Regional Science Fair
April 3, 2013
Club President, Bill Hagborg, was on hand at the award ceremony for the 51st North Bay Regional Science Fair to present the Club’s awards on behalf of his fellow Rotarians. The Fair took place on April 3rd at Nipissing University. Fred McNutt, Environment Committee Chair, also participated as a judge for the day.
“Rotary 4 Kids presents Kevin & Big Mike’s Longest Morning”
NORTH BAY – The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of with this year’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Jude Krause (14), and representatives from the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY), One Kids Place and the Callander Bay Dental Centre today at One Kids Place.
Entering its 11th year, the Rotary Club, in partnership with NADY, will be holding its radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of local children and youth with special needs.
Rotary’s 108th anniversary on 23 February marks a year of achievements in the fight to eradicate polio as well as a stepped-up commitment to finish the job.
The Rotaract Club of North Bay & The Rotary Clubs of North Bay
April 6, 2013
The Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing and the Rotary clubs of North Bay and North Bay-Nipissing, would like to lend you a helping hand this spring!
If there are common household tasks that are beyond your physical ability, and the cost of hiring others to complete those tasks is out of your reach, we can help!
Dave Saad is one this year's Order of Merit Award recipients. Dave, along with fellow Rotarian Sandy Foster, with the North Bay-Nipissing Club and 5 other honourees were celebrated at the 6th annuual dinner on Saturday, February 16th.
Read about Dave's extensive accomplishments - go to the Home Page > Download > Dave Saad's CV.
Bruce Aylward, assistant director-general for Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration at the World Health Organization (WHO), delivers a polio update during the International Assembly 15 January. Rotary International/Monika Lozinska
Mark your calendars for March 2, 2013 for the Rotarians For Peace Symposium, at the Fairmount Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
Rotarians and their guests from Districts 6330, 7010, 7040, 7070, 7080 and 7090 will be invited.
And registraions for this Special Day in Downtown Toronto are being accepted NOW.
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka will be there to open the Symposium.
We are encouraging you, and your fellow Rotarians and your friends to REGISTER TODAY.
Please go to the Rotary District 7070 Website at www.rotary7070.org and look in the upper right hand column for Rotarians for Peace Symposium and click on the Register Now button.
You can now log onto a website dedicated to Rotary's top priority - http://www.endpolio.org/ - all part of the ongoing effort to succeed in eradicating this disease completely.
END POLIO NOW campaign - launches dedicated website
Rotary International President for 2013-2014, Ron Burton unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2013 International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, the annual training event for incoming district governors.
You can now connect with us via Facebook, where we will post current and upcoming Club actviites, projects, events, invitation and the lastest news & information from Rotary International.
As part of the Club's efforts to inform and educate both Rotarians and non-Rotarians about local and international projects and initiatives, presentations are being made during this Rotary Year as part of the weekly meeting program. Committe Chair, Steve Wright and member Steve Haws provided an overview on the committee's history and projects.
The following write-up is courtesy of the Club's LODE Committee...
Rotary Foundation's number one priority remains the eradication of polio from the world. The Rotary Club of North Bay continues to support this effort with annual donations ($3,500 for the current Rotary Year), as well as individual Rotarians, who designate funds contributed to the Foundation as part of their commitment to being a Sustaining Member.
The blood bank district wide challenge will be held again in Jan and Feb. 2013. District 7010 would like to see all clubs in the district area participate in the "Blood Bank Challenge".
The Rotary Club of North Bay has registered as a ‘Partner for Life’, so if you or your family and friends are able to donate, please let the clinic know you are doing so on behalf of our Club. The North Bay clinics (held at the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park) are scheduled for January 30-31 and February 27-28.
The following letter was sent to our Club by John Gordon, District Governor, District 7010...
Dear Rotarians:
On behalf of Newtown Rotary Club, my sincere thanks to all of you for your
messages of support and offers to help. There has been a tremendous outpouring
from across the nation and all over the world, Australia have a particular
affinity to our District, thanks to PDG Alan Hurst who was a GSE Leader to
that country.
Let me tell you of the action plan devised by the Newtown Club;
We are fortunate to have a small Club Foundation and the Board of that
Foundation will be approving the establishment of the "Newtown Rotary
Sandy Hook School Fund" with the purpose -
'Dedicated to the victims of this tragedy and their families, for both their
short and long term needs.'
This is a somewhat comprehensive way of saying we will be helping those
victims that need to cover the cost of counselling, which may well be long
term, in addition there may be needs such as funeral expenses. Longer term
and dependent on funding we may well need to help with schooling costs or
possibly a memorial. This is obviously a fluid situation and the Board will
adjust the thinking to suit the needs of the time.
The effect of this horror will be felt for a very long time and Newtown Rotary
Club members are committed to supporting the Community for as long as it
takes. Sandy Hook School is a wonderful school and we have worked with them
over the years with such things as the Dictionary Project and we hope it will
not be too long before we are visiting the school again, distributing books.
If any club would like to help this cause please refer to the club website http://www.newtownctrotaryclub.org/ for contact information;
this site will be updated from time to time with progress reports.
We have already heard from East Hampton who will actually be joining us on
Monday as a show of support. Beacon Falls is organizing a fund raiser and
Gloucester MA ise seeking a partner in the District for a Teddy Bear
fundraiser. Anyone interested, please call me and I will put you in contact.
We are all still in a state of shock following this tragedy. There will be a
town wide vigil on Sunday but please keep the families and children and staff
at Sandy Hook Elementary School in your prayers.
The Rotary Club participated in the North Bay YMCA's Peace Week 2012 - November 19th to 23rd, which included 2 Rotarians - Sandi Hague and Don Wheeler - being presented with Peace Medallions for their international service in support of world peace.
The Club also participated with their Shelterbox Display and general Club information.
Club President, Bill Hagborg's remarks about Rotary's involvement in world peace and the Shelterbox Program are posted on our News Page.
Rotary Celebrates the YMCA's Peace Week 2012 - Join the Peace Movement
Bill Hagborg, President, The Rotary Club of North Bay, made the following remarks about Rotary's involvement in world peace and congratulated 2 fellow Rotarians who were presented with Peace Medallions by the local YMCA on November 23rd, as part of the Y's Peace Week 2012.
Rotary International has committed US$75 million in additional funding to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative over the next three years. Rotary, which has already contributed nearly $1.2 billion to the GPEI, announced the commitment at a 27 September high-level side event on polio eradication convened by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Rotary Club of North Bay and Cecil's Eatery & Beer Society held their first Oktoberfest Celebration October 3-6th!
The money raised will go towards supporting the many Rotary projects and intitiatives being carried out locally and internationally.
The 4-day celebration kicked off with the "Celebratory Keg Tapping Ceremony" at 4:00 p.m. on October 3rd, followed by a Family Night "buffet-style" dinner served at each table.
Other events featured a beer judging contest, Beerhall Thursday and a pancake breakfast on the Saturday morning.
Plannning is already underway to for next year, with the goal of turning it into an annual fundraising event.
The Rotary Club of North Bay is sponsoring Canadian multi-award winning and international Country Star, Gord Bamford at the Capitol Centere on Tuesday, March 27th @7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $42.50, and a portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Rotary for Kids projects in the area.
Rotary Club of North Bay is again sponsoring our Annual Rotary for Kids that will be live on Radio starting Wednesday March 30 and winding up at 10 am Friday April 1, 2011.
We are pleased to share that today, on Rotary’s 108th anniversary, it was announced at the Vancouver Peace Forum that Canadian Rotarians have raised over $1.6 million for the Pennies for Polio initiative. Thanks to you, we have exceeded our goal of $1 million. This is a true testament to the continued interest and commitment of Canadian Rotarians to Rotary’s priority program. Our funds, as you know, will also be further leveraged by matching funds from the Canadian government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. By doing this we have ensured vital financial support for global polio eradication activities and we have sent a clear message about the continued commitment of Canadian Rotarians to the goal of a polio free world.
Colin Thacker, John MacFarlane and Bob Cunningham shared the spotlight at the noon meeting February 19 as they reviewed the club's involvement in world community service projects.
In 1934 and 1935, Rotary partnered with Lions to present Dominion Day events and activities. These events drew residents and visitors from surrounding communities. It was a festive celebration. In the winter season, Rotary sponsor an Ice Carnival in the new King Street arena. The colourful program for the Ice Carnival is described in this newspaper ad that appeared February 3, 1937.
At the April 3 Rotary meeting, Marg Moody provided members with a Breast Screening Program update. Marg maintains an abiding interest in this community service project and shared a progress report with the club. Rotary's involvement in raising awareness for breast screening is outlined in this brief description.
The first Rotary Club of North Bay president was Dr Rupert Lorne Dudley, a pioneer dentist and active resident of our town. He was born at Westmeath, near Pembroke, in 1879 and came to North Bay in 1903 following graduation from dental school. Dr Rupert was prominent in business and education. In partnership with George Leach, Dr Rupert built the block in which the North Bay Garage, the original General Motors dealer, operated for almost 40 years - building located Main and Sherbrooke. Rotarians Sutherland (1928) and Trussler (1947) owned and operated North Bay Garage. Dr Dudley's residence was across the street and later on Jane Street. His dental office was above Fosdick's Main Street bookstore in 1923. A dedicated, public-spirited individual, Dr Dudley served numerous community organizations - president of the Board of Trade, Collegiate Board, Hospital Board to name a few. He was first appointed to Collegiate board in 1911 and served until 1916; was re-appointed in 1929 and was a member until his death. He served as chairman of the Collegiate board in 1915 and 1932. Dr Dudley died May 12, 1935. He was survived by his wife, daughter Mrs James Stewart and three sons, Rupert, Allan and Gordon, all of North Bay. Prominent Rotarians attending his funeral included Dr Duncan Campbell, Norm McCubbin, George Lee, Carl Sanders, Jack McKerrow as well as Senator Gordon and Judge Valin, among others.
Left to right: Mark and Leslie Lyons, Chantal Brousseau, Ghislaine Côté, Rotary Club of North Bay, Maddie Sexton (Bryan Eade partner), Peggy Morrison, Leo Deloyde
Kevin Oschefski, the host of The Kevin O Show on Country 90.5FM, undertook a 129 km trek for breast cancer awareness. 
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The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of 2020-2021 Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Aidan (11), a Grade 6 student at Woodlands Public School, and his Andrew today at the Rotary Splash Pad.
Recently, in association with The Social Workers Program at Canadore College, $2,500 representing the net proceeds from the March 31st, Rotary TV Bingo was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters in North Bay.
Rotary Scholarship programs change lives and are offered in the form of Global Grant Scholarships and Peace fellowships! 
February: Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Members of the Rotary Club of North Bay, YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, municipal and provincial politicians, and others marked the groundbreaking Saturday for the construction of the new Rotary's Camp Tillicum facility, which will be known as the "Redpath Youth Centre".
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The Rotary Club of North Bay was featured in the District series - "Spotlight on Service" - June 6, 2019. 
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The Rotary Club of North Bay launched its annual fundraiser, with the help of this year’s Rotary4Kids Ambassador, Gage Colnar (7), a Grade 2 student at St. Hubert’s school, and representatives from the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and Canadian Tire North Bay today at Canadian Tire on McKeown.
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The Rotary Clubs of Guatemala La Reforma and Calgary are thrilled to announce that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) Global Grant for the 2017-2018 Rotary year, GG1752923, has been approved by The Rotary Foundation. The total amount is US $694,092 , the largest grant to date for this wonderful project that benefits so many people in Guatemala. 
Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio worldwide won Best Nonprofit Act in the 
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More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population. 
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The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into 
Allan gave a enlightened presentation about his family, growing up and his many work experiences.
Liliane started her talk sharing information about her family roots and growing up on the shores of Lake Nosbonsing in the close knit community of Astorville.
Riley Beam provided an excellent presentation about this year's event and her personal experiences. She learned many new things about Canada and about herself and will have so many memories that she will keep with her for the rest of her life. Riley thanked the club for sponsoring her and giving her the opportunity to participate in the program. She expressed her hope that the club will continue to support this fabulous program so that other students in North Bay can benefit from the learning experience as she did.
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Reagan Lawton, 2014-2015 Rotary Youth Exchange Student to Manta, Ecuador, and Ashleigh Brady, will be competing at the 
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Project leads, Kevin Hutchinson and his brother Tim, both graduates of Baylor University, provided an overview about the project that is a research partnership between Baylor University and the City of North Bay. The project launched in early October, 2015, is focusing on assisting in the creation of a community vision, as well as identifying strategic priorities that will act as a catalyst for progress, sustain and improve capacities and ideally foster job creation within North Bay and area.
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Global Grant benefiting the Guatemala Literacy Project has been approved by The Rotary Foundation, in the amount of $372,425!
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Rotary releases $34.8 million for polio immunization activities worldwide
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The club held its annual great student awards program during the February 9th noon meeting - to honour this year’s Grade 10 or 11 students from each secondary school in North Bay that best exemplified "Service Above Self" [Rotary International motto] - as part of the club’s effort to promote volunteerism.
ouncement that former Rotarian Jack Burrows has been selected as one of this year's 4 inductees for the Kiwanis D.I.A. Walk of Fame. Jack was nominated by the Rotary Club.
Cover story in the latest District Governor's February 2014 Newsletter...
Lisa McCoy accepting the award for meritorious service to the RI Foundation 
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Entering its 11th year, the Rotary Club, in partnership with NADY, will be holding its radio-a-thon to raise much needed funds in support of local children and youth with special needs.
Bruce Aylward, assistant director-general for Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration at the World Health Organization (WHO), delivers a polio update during the International Assembly 15 January. Rotary International/Monika Lozinska
