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 Winterama is a FUN AND FUNDRAISING PROJECT promoted by the Rotary Clubs of Southampton, & Tara held in February each year for the benefit of local schools and Youth Programs in our area. This year we are asking that schools participate in the Rotary Winterama Olympics Challenge during the Winter Olympics in February 2022. Individual participants and students solicit cash pledges in support of their involvement in ice-skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, curling, and /or other winter activities at their schools. ROTARY WINTERAMA raises funds for youth in GREY-BRUCE. All funds stay local and new this year, 100% of the pledge money raised will go to the participating schools or youth groups for their specific projects and programs including breakfast programs. Nearly $550,000 has been raised and distributed back to local schools and the community in the past 19 years. To support an individual student, contact that student for their personal Winterama fundraising page link or you can donate directly. CLICK HERE | ||
DINNER OF THE MONTH
Tickets are available until January 12th, 2022...have you got yours?
Tickets are available until January 12th, 2022...have you got yours?
Drop by "A Little of This and That" on the High Street or call Jenny 519 797 1818 to get yours.
Draws are the FIRST Wednesday of the Month from January to June 2022 at 6:00 pm.
Your name could appear here?
Winners:
January 5th Draw - Congratulations to our winners:
First Prize: Doug Johnson (Southampton) $250 gift certificate to Highview Food and Drink
Second Prize: Jim Stark (Southampton) $100 gift certificate to Southampton Thai Cuisine
Second Prize: Jim Stark (Southampton) $100 gift certificate to Southampton Thai Cuisine
Next Draws:
- February 2nd
- March 2nd
- April 6th
- May 4th
- June 1st
Sales Update December 2021 - Only a few left at the Light House Gallery only.
The second in a series of Jigsaws will be available from Tuesday, November 8th at the "Light House Photo Gallery" and "A Little Of This And That, both located on the High Street in Downtown Southampton, for a minimum donation of $20 CASH. or if you are from out of town don't worry just email us at rotary1938@gmail.com for delivery and shipping options.
Our second Jigsaw in the series features a photo of Chantry Island generously donated by Carol Norris of the Light House Photo Gallery. Framed prints of the photograph are also available from Carol's Store. You can find out more about Carol's award-winning photography by CLICKING HERE.
The 308 piece jigsaws are 17 inches x 11 inches when complete.....happy puzzling..!
Our First Jigsaw - The Harbour is almost SOLD out.
Food Bank Van Replacement Project
A project spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Southampton, in partnership with the Port Elgin Rotary Club, the Port Elgin and District Lions Club, and the new Saugeen Shores Rotary Club, will plan and develop a sustainable fund to replace and maintain the van for the Salvation Army Food Bank.At a ceremony at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 12th at the Salvation Army Food Bank,
614 Barnes Avenue, Port Elgin, the Clubs officially announced the launch of the Food Bank Van Replacement Project. The fund will be managed by the Rotary Club of Southampton and has an initial target of $30,000 to be raised by October 2024.
Southampton Rotary along with the Lions Club and Port Elgin Rotary has a long history of supporting the Food Bank, having jointly funded the current vehicle which is nearing the end of its operational life.
John Van Bastelaar a member of the Southampton Club’s Community Services Committee said: “We are thrilled to make this announcement during ‘Celebrate Community’ Week which reinforces the local Service Clubs’ long term commitment to supporting this essential service”.
For further information contact Rotarian John Van Bastelaar at Tel: 519 832 5800 or by email. Click here
Housing for All Forum on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm by ZOOMSaugeen Shores is the fastest-growing community in Bruce County. This creates many opportunities with a wide variety of people who are bringing many needed skills and helping us to grow. On the other hand, it is also driving up the cost and creating a dire shortage of housing for many of our citizens. There is simply not enough inventory of housing of all kinds.
A local advocacy group begun by our two local United Churches has been formed and has established two major short term priorities:
- To serve as ambassadors for “Housing for All”
- To educate the public through local organizations and informal groups about the needs for housing in Saugeen Shores and the surrounding area and possible first step solutions.
Two members of this group will share their perspectives with local service clubs.
- Mike Myatt, Vice Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Attainable Housing Task Force for Saugeen Shores will give a brief synopsis of the report to council and share some of the first steps taken by the Town of Saugeen Shores to address the needs.
- Mark Havitz, local advocate for Habitat for Humanity will give a brief overview of recent work done in the area and possible plans for Saugeen Shores.
The Rotary Club of Southampton is thrilled to host this event via Zoom on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 7:00 pm.
Rotary Club Members and Advocacy Group Members REGISTER HERE.
Interested Members of the Public may contact us CLICK HERE.
As we mourn the more than 1,000 children, as we wear orange, as we add an Every Child Matters banner to our Facebook page many of us are asking, how do I learn more? how do I understand? how do I help make a real difference? Rotarians in our area have started down this path. Our District Governor wrote. “This …will be a journey though some darks places on the way to enlightenment and unity.”
Our District has joined HIP – Honouring Indigenous People, a Canada wide group of Rotarians and non-Rotarians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous who’s mission is to catalyze societal change by inspiring Indigenous & Non-Indigenous relationship building, strengthening community well-being and advancing the next generation of leaders. You don’t need to be a Rotarian or Indigenous to be a part of this. Click here to check out their website, sign up for their newsletter and to follow them on Facebook
To read District Governor David Elliott's email to all area Rotarians and to watch last week's presentation on Honouring Indigenous People Click on Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) on 25 August announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary’s top priority.
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