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 Water Sanitation & Hygiene Month

 

Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.

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Club Executives & Directors
President
Bruce Thomasson
President-Elect
Colleen McGregor
Past President
Rosemary Davis
Secretary
Rosemary Davis
Treasurer
Betty Southgate
Rotary Foundation
Michael Strickland
Membership
Carolyn Brown
Public Image/ Relations
Vlorat Vitija
Service Projects
Marty Kleuskens
Club Administration
Douglas Norsworthy
Upcoming Events
Speakers
TBA
Apr 01, 2025 12:00 PM
Lianti Muller
Apr 15, 2025 7:00 PM
Zambia Project
AG Dawn Kennedy/Colleen McGregor
May 06, 2025 12:00 PM
Paul Harris presentations/Volunteerism public gardens
Syed Kazmi
May 20, 2025 7:00 PM
Mine engineer from the Goderich Salt Mine.
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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.
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CLUB RECOGNITION
 
 
 
 
 
 
RSS - Rotary International
Nobel laureate leads speaker roster for 2025 Rotary International convention

Yemeni journalist Tawakkol Karman promotes peace and women’s rights

Turkish Rotary member honored for advancing womens leadership

Turkish Rotary member honored for advancing women’s leadership

Rotary honors a teacher and mentor with the 2025 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award

Rotary honors a teacher and mentor with the 2025 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership AwardThis Turkish Rotarian has promoted women’s financial literacy, funded scholarships for girls, and

WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF GODERICH
 
 
 
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Shred-it Event
 
 
 
Spring shredding event - safely dispose of confidential paperwork, old books pretty much anything but metal and environmental sensitive products.
 
 
HEADLINES
Menessetung Bridge Reconstruction
Posted on Mar 18, 2025
 
(L-R) Robert Norsworthy, Club President Bruce Thomasson, Marian Lane
The Goderich Rotary Club is pleased to make a donation to support the reconstruction of the Menesetung Bridge. This contribution is part of a broader community effort to preserve and repair this historic landmark, which has been a vital part of the area for decades.  The efforts of the Menesetung Bridge Association is a testament to the power of community collaboration in preserving local heritage and infrastructure.
Trinity Church Fishes & Loans Program cheque Presentation
Presentation by Club President Bruce Thomasson to Kim Burgsma of Trinity Church Fishes and Loaves Program.
"On behalf of everyone who participated in our recent Chili Cook-off event February 15th, it is with pleasure that we presented this donation to Trinity Church's Fishes and Loaves Program. This contribution reflects the generosity of our community and the shared commitment to support those in need. 
We hope this donation helps to further the important mission of providing meals and care to those facing difficult times. Thank you for the incredible work you do every day. It’s truly an honor to contribute to such a meaningful cause."
 
The Wellness Community Collective
Posted on Mar 04, 2025
Integrated Youth Wellness Hubs
--Collaborating with Youth to Empower Wellness--
Website Link Here
 
We had the pleasure of having as our guest speaker, Shannon McGavin, CEO and founder of the non-profit - The Well Community Collective. Its mission is to  "Engage rural and marginalized youth and communities to co-develop, co-design, and co-lead the development of low-barrier, stigma-free, integrated care pathways to support timely access to evidence-informed mental health and substance use services to address the social determinants of health." in the Grey Bruce Huron Perth sphere.
Safe spaces for our youth, one stop collaborated health care providers to meet the youth where they are with what they need.  Currently Hubs are located in Exeter and Stratford. Shannon is working with the local community to bring a hub facility to Goderich.
Important Stats - 1 in 4 Canadian youth 15-26 experience mental health and substance use disorders.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth 12-24 in Ontario
 
 
 
 
2025 Chili Cook Off 
Posted on Feb 15, 2025
 
🌶️ **Annual Chili Cook-Off: A Spicy Success!** 🌶️
 
We are thrilled to announce that our Annual Chili Cook-Off was a sizzling success! The air was filled with mouth-watering aromas, lively music, and the spirit of friendly competition. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, attended, and supported this fiery event. Your enthusiasm and culinary skills made it unforgettable.
🥇 **Winners** 🥇🌶️🏆😊
 
1st Place - St George's Anglican Church
2nd Place - Harbour Hill Retirement Community
3rd Place - Shoreline Classics
 
 
 
Hearts for Hospice 
Posted on Feb 14, 2025
 Members of Goderich Rotary recently attended the **Hearts for Hospice** event held on February 14, 2025. Hosted by Jim Kelly in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Mitchell, this event took place at the Mitchell Community Centre and featured live music, dance, and a live auction to support hospice care. It was a wonderful evening of community support and fun, with proceeds going towards Huron Residential Hospice and Rotary Hospice Stratford. It sure looks like the group had a fun time.
 
2nd Streetlight Estate Winery
Posted on Feb 04, 2025
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Invited to our regular Tuesday meeting Sahadev Banerjee who with Dr Shannon Natuik own 2nd Streetlight Estate Winery located on Highway 8 next to Shelter Valley Campground.  The winery began operations in 2016.  He shared with us the exciting journey to establish the winery.
Visit their winery HERE
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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