Near term meeting Nov 3rd & 17th, Dec 8th. It costs nothing to send an eCOG to a friend/prospective member/neighbour. Please advise Keith of names/contact info.
Have a suggestion for an eCOG-Bulletin article/story, please let Keith know.
--OCTOBER IS ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH--
Check out this story how an 89 year old Rotarian raised funds for Polio.
How one 89-year-old pilot flew a single-engine plane from Portugal to Newfoundland. A group organizing a five-week, transatlantic fundraiser for polio suppression believes one of their pilots has set a new world record in the process. Read in CTV News: https://apple.news/AHPXLPIQVTROeAPDIy4m-8A
--SOCK DRIVE IN SUPPORT OF 519 PURSUIT--
The Rotary Club of London wholeheartedly supports the work of local not for profit organization 519 Pursuit. October 1-November 15 is more than a white sock collection drive, although we are happy with "new white socks," which are the most desired piece of clothing by those living unhoused. Other wanted items include used: tents, sleeping bags, long underwear, ponchos, gloves, hats, warm jackets, sweat suits, protein bars, personal hygiene products, tarps and bottled water. How will this work? There are many ways to help. 1. Make a personal donation. Bring it to a meeting or we can pick it up. 2. Be a neighborhood captain. Knock on the doors of neighbors you know and ask for a donation. I would give them a few days to buy a product or find a used item to donate. Again, we can pick up the items at your home or you can drop it off at one of our homes or offices. 3. Reach out on social media or email lists to business colleagues, clients and friends and ask for a donation. We have six weeks to collect items and get them delivered to the warehouse.
Sincerely Stephen Knox 519-630-9365 Ken Forbes 519-854-7054.
--District Governor Visit – October 27 - The Grove at Western Fair District--
District Governor. Jeff Ferweda will be joining us at our upcoming meeting on Monday, October 27th, 2025, at The Grove located at the Western Fairgrounds.
Time: The fellowship room and buffet will open at 11:30 AM. Please plan to arrive no later than 11:45 AM to serve yourself and find a table. Our meeting will start promptly at noon and conclude by 1:00 PM.
Guest Speaker: DG Jeff Ferweda
Cost: $25.00 per person (self-serve lunch buffet).
To ensure accurate numbers for the venue, we kindly ask that you register no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, October 24th. After registering, please e-transfer your payment to The Rotary Club of London at sronson55@gmail.com. Include the names of all attendees in the e-transfer memo so that Sandy Ronson can track payments.
DG Jeff Ferweda is a proud Rotarian since 2001, Jeffrey exemplifies a lifelong commitment to community service and design excellence. He’s an active member of the Genesee Valley Rotary Club, serving in key leadership roles including; President, Membership Chair, Sergeant-at-Arms, founder of the Satellite club, District Assistant Governor and is a proud Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Paul Harris Society, and the Polio Plus Society.
As President of Sedgewick + Ferweda Architects, a boutique architecture firm in Flint, Michigan, Jeffrey is known for a client-focused approach that blends thoughtful design with visionary execution. With licensure in six states and a portfolio of award-winning work, his firm lives by the mission: “Good Clients + Good Design+Great Architecture” aiming to add value to everything we are part of and everyone we meet Jeffrey’s influence extends beyond the drafting table including; The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan, the AIA National Strategic Council and he has served as Chair of the AIA National Small Firm Exchange and the AIA Michigan Government Affairs Committee.
--Trivia Night Fundraiser – November 7, Caradoc Community Centre (Mount Brydges)
The Strathroy Rotary Club invites us to a fun evening of trivia in support of their projects. Please share with friends and family who may want to form a team! I’d also love to have a team from our club participate — let me know if you’re interested in joining. Details and registration: Trivia Night Information & Registration
Weekly Coffee Klatch
Weekly ZOOM “Coffee Klatch” each Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Bring your own coffee of course.
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