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We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases. Rotary members have hundreds of health projects underway around the world at any given time.

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Tom Fincher
Dec 03, 2024 12:00 PM
the Book Guru visit
MEETING CANCELLED
Dec 17, 2024 7:00 PM
Meeting Information
Goderich

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Harbour Hill Retirement Suites
104 Suncoast Drive E
Goderich, ON N7A 0A7
Canada
Meetings are the First and Third Tuesday of the month. The 1st Tuesday is 12:00 for lunch and 12:30 meeting portion. The 3rd Tuesday is at 7:00 pm in the evening. Meetings are hybrid, contact club admin to attend by zoom or attend for lunch.
Photo Albums
CLUB RECOGNITION
 
 
 
 
 
 
RSS - Rotary International
A Rotarian astronaut lives her out-of-this-world dreams

Rotary member and astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti dreamed of space travel since she was a kid. Now, she’s sharing the cosmic awe with her fellow earthlings

Finding family in France

Rotary Youth Exchange alum Athena Trentin shares her advice for young travelers

No limits with accessible travel

Long overlooked, travelers with disabilities are finding fewer barriers

WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF GODERICH
 
 
Rotarians are People Of Action, driven by a desire to create opportunities, strengthen communities, and find solutions to the tough challenges that affect people around the world.  Your time, energy, and a passion to improve your world are all you need to get involved with Rotary
 
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HEADLINES
Santa's Rotary Elf, president Bruce Thomasson, was out delivering Christmas cheer!
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 

What a great opportunity to reflect on the joy of giving.
This festive season, we ALL have a unique chance to support our local community organizations,
whose tireless efforts make a significant difference in the lives of so many.
Together, we can spread the holiday spirit and ensure that everyone in our community feels the warmth and love of this special season.

 
Santa's Rotary Elf, President Bruce Thomasson, was out delivering Christmas cheer to local organizations supporting Newcomers to Huron County.
We extend a warm community welcome to our Newcomers as they become part of our Huron County community.
 
The Huron Area Newcomer Fund was formed to support immigrants and refugees living in Huron County where there is a demonstrated need due to unforeseen and/or extraordinary costs which are beyond the capacity of supportive agencies or individuals to provide.
Please give it you consideration during this giving season. Donate here
 
The Huron Newcomer Support Association is a volunteer group that works to welcome and help newcomers from outside Canada who are settling in Huron County without other support. The association helps link newcomers to agencies and programs that can provide the services they need to ensure a successful transition to life in the county. Contact Halina Zaleski - halina@hawaii.edu 
 
 
 
The Rotarian of the Year award is  an annual award given to a Rotary club member who demonstrates a commitment to service and the Rotary mission.  Rotarian Becky Deighton was presented with the Rotarian of the Year award by President Bruce Thomasson for her dedication to managing the operations and mentoring the student staff at the Rotary Cove Concessions during the summer seasons.
Congratulations Becky!
 
A great day for a nature hike Saturday November 2nd.
Rotarians were treated to a  5 km invigorating and informative hike on the River Bend Trail outside of Goderich by 
Jill Crosthwaite, Coordinator, Conservation Biology, Southwestern Ontario subregion and 
Kristyn Richardson, Program Director, Southwestern Ontario of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Rotary is pleased to support the Nature Conservancy of Canada as they work to protect the natural environment.
 
 
 
Introducing Sarah Ball one of our rebound students who went on an adventure of a lifetime in July 2023 to south Brazil, spending a year immersed  in their culture, returning just 3 months ago.  Sarah lived with 2 host families during the year, made life long friendships, gained independence and personal confidence, learned a new language and culture and had the time of her life. Upon her return she is preparing  to attend university next year.  She had such a great time she is exploring establishing an Interact club at GDCI to expand the reach of Rotary and share the RYE experience.
What is Rotary Youth Exchange?
Rotary Youth Exchange is a Rotary International student exchange program for secondary school students. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people around the globe to experience new cultures. Currently, about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary Clubs every year.
Who are rebounds?
Rebounds are students who have spent a year abroad on the Rotary Youth Exchange program and return home for their "rebound year." This is a year of transition for them, as they: Reflect on the change they have undergone in their host country.
Introducing Yuhi Karega, who recently joined Rotary.  At our early October meeting Yuhi formally introduced himself to the club, sharing with us highlights of his life story, how he left South Africa, his journey to Canada, what he does today and his hopes for the future.  He shared why he joined Rotary and his hopes to contribute to the community he now calls home.
We were pleased to welcome Matheus Cantero an Environmental engineer visiting Canada from Brazil on the Rotary New Generations Service Exchange professional development program.  Matheus has been with us since spring and before going home shared with us a presentation about his country his culture and his experiences while here with us.
 
We were happy to have the annual visit from our District Governor, Katherine Hahn.  She brought greetings from our District Team and sharing with  us The Magic of Rotary, Rotary's goals and aspirations for the coming year and into the future. She stressed the importance of doing good in the world and focus on impacting positive change.  During her visit three new members were introduced and properly welcomed to the club. Left photo - L-R President Bruce Thomasson, new member Sue Ricketts, Nicholas Hedges, BJ Wraith and District Governor Katherine Hahn.
DG Hahn also presented four members with Paul Harris Fellowship awards thanking them for their financial contributions to the Rotary Foundation.  The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients receive the award in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.” This honour accompanies a donation of $1,000 or more, in the recipient’s name, to Rotary International’s “Annual Program Fund,” which supports Rotary’s world-wide programs. Recipients L-R Bruce Thomasson P+4, Emma Bartz, Colleen McGregor  P+1, Michael Strickland P+6 Congratulations to all!
Minor Soccer Shelter and Shed Project
Goderich Rotary is excited to partner with Goderich Minor Soccer in their goal to add an activity shelter and storage shed to the Maitland Sports Field. The new features will support not only the very popular soccer league but also facilitate usage for outdoor fitness classes, youth summer camp programming, special events, the community at large and more.
Your generous gift will make a difference that helps us together reach that goal.
Thank you!
 
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