This morning, Lance Wiebe, Financial Planner and member of Rotary of Fonthill, gave an interesting lecture on how to multiply  your money, when considering Charitable Givings.  

Without magic, but by making use of improved government regulations,  he demonstrated how one dollar can be turned into $5.60, when it comes to charitable givings, via tax credits.   Tax credits on charitable givings can be claimed five years into the future. 

Lance went into details on how this can be done, but I won't even attempt to explain it here.    That explanation is best left for Lance - he is the expert.   I might mention though, that Lance promoted the importance of having a will.   Everyone should have one...

Great presentation, Lance.   I hope people with a little extra cash on hand will seek your advice.   It is a win, win situation for both donor and charitable organization.  

Brian Kon, Executive Director of the HDSF gave us an insight of the fundraising needed to carry on the good work the Hotel Dieu Shaver Health Centre provides for our region.  Government funding only covers the daily run of the centre, staffing etc.   Funding of equipment and updating of services etc. is paid for by the community via fundraising.   Each year, the Foundation receives a 'Wish List,' and that is when Brian Kon puts his gears in full swing.

Originally, the old Hotel Dieu Hospital on Ontario Street in St. Catharines was built as a 29 bed Maternity Hospital (I believe that was the old building now torn down directly opposite to what most of us remember as the Hotel Dieu Hospital).  Then there was the Shaver Hospital on top of the 'San Hill,' on Glenridge Ave., opposite Brock University.   It was first built as a TB Sanitorium, which later specialized in other lung diseases, Stroke and several other debilitating diseases.  The twain have now combined to The Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Centre.   Both group therapy, as well as one on one therapy is offered.   There are 134 beds for in-patients, five of which are for palliative care.   As many as 100 out-patients are served daily.   It is the Regional Centre for Speech Therapy, and they also have an Audiology Department. 

There is a staff of 400 and several hundred volunteers.   Patients are urged to encourage each other, and children and pets are welcome.   Every effort is made to rehabilitate patients to resume as normal a life as possible.  A woodworking shop and a patient kitchen serves that purpose.   This years wish list will require $650.000 to fullfill. 

Best of luck Brian!   You have your work cut out for you.   Thanks for sharing this information with us.   

Paul Morgan, a Niagara Business Consultant, presented a new product called'Meal 53.'   Meal 53 is  a raw, dried food supplement.  It is food in living form, because the enzymes are still intact, (not killed by heating), therefore supposed to be 'blood cleansing.'

Mr. Morgan is looking for sales agents willing to sell this product, produced in South Korea, and has put together a half an hour handbook on the product.   The product comes in powder form and consists of 14 grains, 22 vegetables, 11 fruits, five sea plants and salt.   A box with a three month supply (90 pouches) costs $230.00, with a profit of $90.00 .  Morgan claims taking this product will cure type 2 diabetes in just six weeks.   He demonstrated adding contents of a pouch to his favourite juice, gave it a shake , or two, and drank it.  He uses it as a lunch substitute, and claims to feel vigourated since starting it.  I can't help feeling there must be some like me, who would rather sit down to a 'Danish Smørgås Bord,' candle lights, aches and pains, and cholesterol worries.

Mr. Morgan told an interesting story about science having established that Neanderthal Man suffered from arthritis, but Inuit didn't.  Neanderthal cooked his meat over open  fires -  Inuit ate their meat raw.   Inuit were formerly referred to as 'Eskimos,' a derogatory name given to them by North Western Indian Tribes, and also used to scare their kids off the sea ice.  "Don't go too far out on the ice, kids, or you will meet the 'Eskimos,' meaning, 'the eaters of raw meat.'

During a 20 minute presentation, Architect, Dr. Ian Ellingham gave us some insight into his latest book, "Decision-Making for Sustainability."

After decades of designing and building, Dr. Ellingham has decided to spend more time teaching and writing.   As partner-owner of Cambridge Architecture Research (CAR), closely connected with Cambridge University, he was contacted by the Royal Institute of  British Architects to write a guide on 'Decision-Making,' focusing on project analysis.   Since he and a co-writer had already published a book on project analysis in 2006, and since  the word sustainability sells books, it was decided to write a book about, 'Decision-Making for Sustainability.'    But what is sustainability?

Sustainability is most often linked with environmental issues.   Many other definitions are in the eye of the beholder... But that is not what CAT has in mind.   They think of human beings, their needs and how to improve their wellbeing.   Different people have different needs.   Locations, available resources etc. are important.   Most importantly, it is not what you have, but what you do with what you have, that counts.   Sustainability depends on present and future needs, as well as a mixture of economic, environmental and social issues.   One of the most important aspects of sustainability is that we do not compromise our ability to invent, think, evolve and prosper.

Change comes about  because  of innovations, and innovations come about with education and free thinking.   Dr. Ellingham warned about taking innovations for granted, and used the rise and fall of France, Italy and China, as reference.   Global warming, for instance, has stunted innovations, by concentrating on GW, rather than alternate energy innovations.

How to make better decision, is not an easy matter, but that is the subject of this book. 

 A great  presentation, as well as post-presentation chat.   I can't wait to read the book.   Thanks 

Franco Olivieri, Vocational Chair, from the Rotary Club of NOTL , started off 2012 with information on Vocational Services.   As Rotarians, we are supposed to reach out to people, including the physically and mentally challenged.   He gave examples of professional people , who had become physically challenged through disease, or accident, but who with help from Rotarians, were able to enter the workforce anew.

"The goals are simple' said Franco, "give  a professional who has lost his eye sight a job, and that job gives value to his life."   Likewise, mentally challenged persons make good and cheerful employees.   Franco suggested clubs contact their local Chamber of Commerce, and work through them.   In Canada alone, 16 % of the work force live with a disability, costing Canada 3 1/2 billion dollars annually.

Thank you very much, Frank, for your  time to present to us, this challenging,  worthwhile cause.

Seven years ago, Jo Stewart, Administration Officer in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Brock U., started a knitting club, which she called 'The Needle Knockers.'   This group of knitters get together twice a month over lunch at Brock, knit, laugh and have fun  -  all for a good cause.   Jo has since started another group, 'Sticks, Strings and Stewardship,' which meet weekly at Morgan's Point United Church in Wainfleet.   They create knitted or crochet crafts for both fundraising and charities within local communities and beyond.

Jo presented a short, but interesting, history of knitting and its arabic roots.  By the 1600, the art of knitting had spread all over Europe.  Jo brought a large bag full of knitted items for 'show and tell.'   She also tried her darndest to recruit new knitters from our male Rotary members,  offering to teach them knitting from scratch.

When a third world family needed a house, the group got together and knitted items for sale, and thus raised the $1,400 required for the shelter.   Nursing students from Brock took knitted toys and dolls to HIV orphans in Africa, and discovered that the grandmothers looking after these children were in need of shawls.  Now shawls are knitted and sent over.   Shawls are also sent to Native Reserves, or wherever there is need.   Recently, a lovely blanket was created and raffled off for the benefit of United Way.

An ardent knitter, myself,  I found the presentation very interesting, and hope to contribute to the group in the future.   Thanks you very much for enlightening us about the history of knitting , as well as your group(s) hard work and achievements.

Our Club celebrated the upcoming Christmas Season with family and Rotarian Friends from the St. Catharines Sunrise Club.   It was great to see many kids, both young and old, out at that hour of the morning.  A warm 'thanks' goes out to the  fellow Rotarian from the St. Catharines Club, who were able to join us.   There were prizes for the kids, and  trivia winners, all taken care off by our our generous members.  The happy fellowship hour ended with a sing-along of Christmas Carols/Songs, led by Carolyn, with Randy plucking his guitar.   It was a wonderful fellowship hour... Thanks to everyone who participated, and a special thanks to those who donated prizes, as well as gifts for our Sally Anne undertaking. 

I also wish to thank all the members who bought some of my little knitted dolls and wine cork Christmas ornaments (donkeys).  I am pleased to announce that your generosity helped raise $87.00 for Pelham Cares, which I hand delivered this morning.  THANKS! 

Today, Sabih Uddin, a semi retired pharmacist, and fellow Rotarian from Brantford, presented an interesting brief about his club's involvement with literacy in India and Pakistan.  

 Children from slum areas in India and Pakistan are deprived of schooling.  Parents can't afford to send their kids to school.   Through connections in Pakistan, Sabih has been able to partner with schools in Pakistan.   They teach slum  kids from age six - fourteen, to read and write, five days a week, for four weeks.   Since parents can't afford to put them into regular schools, a special curriculum is set up by the local school board.   Classes are taught with the children sitting on the floor, or on rugs (Non Formal Education).   Hygiene is being taught along with reading and writing.   Rotary of Brantford has teamed up with Rotary of Karachi South, and the local school board assists with guidance.    Five thousand kids from the slums of Karachi have become literate since 2007, for just $22.00 per child via this worthwhile program.   Clubs assisting with this project can apply for matching grants from the Rotary Foundation..

Sabih is proud to be part of this project, and I certainly understand why.   Teaching a child to read, opens a door, hopefully the door leading that child out of poverty.  A very enjoyable presentation - Thanks! 

DG John Heise honoured us with his visit November 30.  After being introduced by AG Vic Kerschl, DG John Heise proceeded to talk about Rotary's main goal, eradication of polio, and stressed just how close we are to fulfilling that goal.  He gave us lots of encouragement, and praise, and appeared very pleased with our club's accomplishments, and goals.  I am sure none of us minded that little pat on the shoulder, which also came from Vic, who stated that,  "for a small club, you are one of the best." 

DG John Heise usually travels with his wife, but as a proud grandparent, 'Grandma' had to stay behind and baby-sit.  We thank you for your visit, kinds words, and your effort, getting up before the birds at 5 am, to get to get here in time for our meeting.

Thanks! 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011, Arthur Wing, Rotary Foundation Chair of District 7090, came and spoke to us about the Rotary Foundation, how it works, how we can tap into the funds, when asked to help out in desperate situations around the world.  He stressed the need for assistance, and suggested small gestures like giving up 'a cup of coffee' and donating it to the fund, all adds up.  He also suggested remembering the Foundation by leaving something for it in our Wills.

Our club was happy to present Art with a cheque for $1,000, which he gracefully accepted.

Rotarian, Annie Holtby, presented a slide show and talk about 'Five for Water.'  Five for Water, is a Rotary Fundraising project started by five anonymous Rotarians, selling Fair Trade Coffee,  using the profits to provide clean drinking water for third world families .   These five  have already provided several drinking wells around the world, with profits earned from the sale of Fair Trade Coffee.

The Fair Trade itself helps small coffee farmers in third world regions getting a fair price for the coffee they produce.  Secondly, a percentage of the sale  from each bag of coffee sold goes towards potable drinking water, again for third world regions.   Thirdly, another portion of the sale can be used as a fundraiser by the club selling the coffee.   Since most people drink coffee, this sounds like a win, win, fundraiser - increasing poor people's wages, providing clean drinking water to poor people and raising funds to help, where ever assistance is needed around the world.

 Annie came armed with a box full of coffee bags, so let's bring granny a bag of coffee for christmas instead  of a box of chocolate!

Thank, you, Annie,   It was an interesting presentation.

Greg Warkentin, Salvation Army's Executive Director for the Niagara Region, and Rev. Cheryl More, presented to us, Wednesday October 26,2011.

Mr. Warkentin oversees four Niagara Communities in the Region, their Thrift Stores, and works with our local 'In the Orchard.' He sits on the board of the 'In the Orchard.'  Mr Warkentin is also in charge of Fair Trade, and has  traveled to Pakistan on Fair Trade business. The Salvation Army receives a 40 K grant, annually, to assist them with their good work.   An emergency truck  is sent out  one night a week to a town looking for homeless people.   When disaster recently struck Goderich - Salvation Army was there.   Training takes place, groups are organized to work in tandem, when disaster strikes.  This training was put in place after the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina,  in the U.S.

A program called  the ' Red Cap Program' evolved out of the Salvation Army's Headquarter.  The Red Cap Program is an Anger Management Program developed to stop bullying.   The Rev. Cheryl Moore teaches children to  confront bullies.   Out of 36 countries, Canada ranks close to the bottom of the totem pole, when it comes to countering bullying.   Rev. Moore stated that there is a lot of bullying going on among kids.

Rev. Moore teaches an eight  - 10 week course, geared to kids from eight  - 12 years of age, via games and role playing, during a 90 min. extended lunch hour at schools with problems.  Teacher's recommend who could benefit from the course.  This course is not just for low income areas.  

The program requires a facilitator and two volunteers.  They use the colours of a STOP light, (Red, Yellow, and Green) to teach STOP, THINK, and PROBLEM SOLVE.  This teaches kids to be less impulsive...   An after school program is also offered in Welland.   Students are provided with free binders, a snack (usually pizza), and a RED HAT (cap), if they pass.   The cost of running a 10 week course is $1,400.

I would like to extend thanks to both Mr. Warkentin, and Rev. Moore for enlightening us a little about some of the good work Salvation Army is involved with.  I personally did not know about your 'Anger Management Program.'  Thank you very much for presenting to us.

Richard Rybiak, our town's newest councillor, spoke about the value of  volunteers, and gave us a little insight into the Community in Bloom Committee.   The Community in Bloom is a non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community participation, and the challenge of national competition.   Our local group was formed in 2000, as a volunteer committee under the auspices of the Town of Pelham.

The volunteers fund raise and work hard  planting and weeding around town.  Most of the funding for the new clock on Pelham Street S., was raised by the Community in Bloom Committee.   It is the recipient of the Trillium Award.  It holds Garden Tours, Community clean-up days, etc.   This year it is challenging business owners to get employees involved in the clean-up, starting October 20th.   Vickie Van Ravensway is busy making up maps and hand-outs.   Vests and garbage bags will be handed out to volunteers.   Most schools are registered for clean -up October 21st, and Fonthill Rotary is registered to help with the clean-up October 22nd.   There will be a luncheon barbecue at Centennial Park ,  following the morning clean-up on the 22nd.  

Mr Rybiak, a former Rotarian, from Peace River, started with a heart warming rendition of the the destruction caused in Peace River by a massive flood some years ago.  Homes and businesses were destroyed, but within hours, volunteers, lead by 12 Rotarians, had started a fundraising campaign to rebuild their town.   Funds were released almost immediately in the form of loans, which were forgiven in five years time, if the business rebuilt and stayed.  Mr. Rybiak's story was followed by applause,  and the value of volunteerism reinforced.  

Thank you for this presentation. Mr. Rybiak. 

Our October 5th meeting was a morning filled with laughter.  We were treated to a great performance of Magic by Magician, Anthony Lindan, who does presentations to corporate institutions, using his talent as a fun teaching  tool.   He made money appear out of nowhere, but later, when showing us how to do the trick, he explained that you can't make money appear, without having money first.   I am sure somebody in the crowd will attempt that trick...

Mr. Lindan did card tricks,and number tricks.   He also made a $5.00 bill disappear, only to have it re-appear out of the centre of a freshly cut lime moments later.  To a corporation having lost a lot of assets, Lindan will suggest that with a bit of ingenuity it is possible to get their lost assets back.

It was a fun filled presentation, which created lots of eye-openers and heartfelt laughter.  What a great way to start a day.  Thanks, Mr Lindan.

September 28th, 2011, Dr. Anthony Shaw, Brock University, honoured us with a knowledgeable presentation of Climate change.  He spoke about climate change versus global warming, and the difference between long term and short term climate changes.   Dr. Shaw  referred to the Medieval Warm period, when the Vikings arrived in Greenland around the year 1000 - 1200, as well as the Little Ice Age a few hundred years later.  Both of these were long term changes, created by solar forcing or lack thereof.

Although our earth has been gradually warming since the last ice age, about 10,000 years ago, what we are presently experiencing is a more rapid warming, globally.   Weather changes from year to year, therefore no vintage is ever the same.  Climate is calculated over 30 years, and in this region, warming has increased by  .6 Centigrade degrees .  Along with the increase in temperature, so has CO2 increased from 280ppm  to 385ppm since 1880.  Groving grapes depends very much on the amount of heat and the length of the growing season, more so, than on the actual soil.  We had a short warming spell in the 1930's and 1940's, but by the late 50's and into the 60's temperature was dropping.  With the local mean temperature at 8.5 C. degrees, we have seen the temperature rising .5 - .6 C. degrees since 1970.  This has extended the growing season, and made the adaption time shorter, and more dramatic locally.  In the Arctic, the temperature has increased by 10 C.degrees over the same period.  With the increase in the temperature, growers rely very much on finding the right kind of grapes to plant, as what they plant now, will depend on their harvest forty years from now. This of course is where Dr. Shaw's expertise comes in. 

Locally, the Wine Industry depends on cool climate grapes, tolerating -20 C. degrees.   Colder than that, frost damage occurs.  Fluctuations in temperature, are not good for the grapes, especially when they are coming out of dormancy.  For Canada, GW is  good - not so for Texas and Sub Sahara.  Water, carbon dioxide, methane gas and nitrous oxide are the main components of greenhouse gases, and in that order.  CO2 is not only contributed by burning of fossil fuels, but by warming oceans, volcanoes and arctic melts among others.  

Individually, we can't change things around, but with government legislations we can make a change.  It will be costly and create loss of jobs, so it is not an easy thing to change.  Programs have to be in place.

Dr. Shaw could have kept on talking endlessly, but time ran out, and some of our members had to go to  work.   I have received wonderful feed back about this presentation.  Thank you very much, Dr. Shaw. 

If I ever heard of a group of busy 'Beavers,' the Interact Club at E. L. Crosley tops them all.  The Past President, Charlotte Butko; and President, Erin Prysiazny; along with Brianne Morgen, Treasurer, presented a splendid review of their past year's performance.

They held so many activities, that I might not remember them all.   They started out with a 'Terry Fox Run' and raised $350.00.  Then came Halloween - and 130 kids were activated, going door to door collecting food for Pelham Cares.   Imagine the surprize when the kids called for help picking up all the 'loot' -  three SUV loads and then some...   

At Christmas, the Interact group made up baskets for 30 families for Sally Ann.   In the spring they held a Barbecue, raising $400.00 for 'End Polio Now.'   During May and June,  they collected good used clothing for RAFT.   And then comes the best part - they loved every minute of it and claim they had an 'AMAZING YEAR.' 

Well, kids, here is what I think of you.   You guys are AMAZING.   I can assure you that everyone in the  room listening to you this morning are very proud of all of you.   Your experience will always be with you -  don't ever change.   You are future Rotarians,  and you truly are AMAZING.

Jean Bancroft of Fonthill, an exchange student to Sweden, 35 years ago, shared her experience with us this morning. Jean ended up staying in Nykjøping, near Stockholm,  when at the age of 16.   Noone spoke English in her exchange family home, so Jean had to struggle with both language and homesickness problems.  She arrived at a home that was not used to having a girl, and the regulations in those days were such that you were not allowed contact with your parents for the first three months. This meant you had to grow up fast, and overcome any problems you might have

The host was an Olympian, so it helped that Jean had a keen interest in canoeing and biking.   Being an Olympian, the host was known to the King of Sweden...

 As usual, exchange students had contacts with other exchange students, and at one point Jean held a gathering in her room, where they put together a list of things they would like to do and see before leaving Sweden.   One of those items was: they would like to meet the King of Sweden.   The rest of the list didn't appear to be a problem to arrange, but to meet with the King of Sweden was another matter.  Never mind, a letter was sent to his Majesty, and lo and behold, the King and his young wife Silvia, (newly married) invited them all for a visit to the Castle. 

Jean was in Interact in her high school days, and later joined Ryla.   She has nothing but praise for the Youth Exchange Program.  It helps young people mature with a healthy interest in humanity.  Jean has since hosted a girl from Tailand, and states it was a wonderful experience, giving back.   Jean keeps in contact with this girl, who now has become a lawyer, working with a Not For Profit organization, and setting up 'fundraising programs' which does not appear to exist in Tailand.

Youth Exchange can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a total failure, ending with a student being sent home.   In Jean's case, it was a fantastic experience, both as an outgoing student, and hosting.

B. J. Armstrong, Educational Co-ordinator of Niagara Symphony's Youth Prgram spoke about their Classroom and Summer Camp Programs, which have been in place for 50 years.  

In the classroom, they hold one hour work shops, believing strongly that music helps guide a child develop intellectually.   They hold two classes per school and have four professional musicians who come into the classroom, where they teach students to read and compose music.  The final piece is then played.

To get students interested, they are invited to three free concerts at Brock.   Before a concert, they are taught 'Concert Manners.'    During concerts, ensemble students showcase in the lobby at Brock.  Armstrong revealed that we have phenomenal music students under the age of 18 in Niagara.

Niagara Symphony also offers students two week summer camps, and at the end of the two weeks the students play in a concert.  Bursary funds are available for kids who can't afford camp, otherwise.   Music builds up comradery for students who are not athletic.  Kids as young as 18 months are taught rythm, and kids can read music by age six.

Even if the students don't progress to become professional musicians, the Symphony hopes to inspire a lifelong interest in music.  An excellent program - always looking for sponsors.

Dr. Richard Mitchell , Sociology Professor, from Brock University spoke about Migrant Workers Children's Scholarship Program.  Dr. Mitchell had noticed migrant workers bicycling around in our communities, and became curious about  these people.   He discovered that the migrant workers are all fathers, some of them away from their families eight to ten months of the year, while working the farm fields of Niagara, creating prosperity for our communities.    He then wondered if there was something he could do for them.

At a Social Justice Forum held at Brock, he invited a group of migrant workers, and 'Yes,' there was 'something' he could do for them.  First they had a request for some sort of protective clothing to wear, when biking after dark.   Mayor Brian Mc Mullen of St. Catharines was contacted, and he willingly provided some reflective  clothing for them.  Secondly, they  asked to be part of some cultural activities, and that was also arranged.   Thirdly, when the Migrant Worker's Program was set up by our government, back in the 1960-70, the program required the workers to be fathers.  Since they earn low wages, there isn't much money left for education for their children, after food expenditures etc. are met back home.    Therefore, the Niagara Community Foundation set up the Niagara Migrant Children's Award Program, November  2010.  The Niagara Region receive about 7,000 migrant workers annually.

Dr. Michell saw a perfect opportunity to give something back to these workers via  scholarships for their children.  He is presently working on raising two million dollars towards this goal, and hoping the region's wine industry will be financially supportive towards this worthwhile project.  The cost per student will be about 50 K.

 Educating the migrant workers' children will lead their family's way out of powerty.   What a wonderful project. 

Ron Dubciak, Executive Director of the Niagara Citizen's Advisory Committee, a non-profit organization, helping youths at risk, shared some of his visdom with us today.   The organization was created by caring, willing people, with expertise in usefull skills, who saw the need for behavioral modification training, via  teaching work skills to youths.   It runs a 14 - 16 week training program for youths ages 16 - 18, dismantling and recycling old computers and other electronic equipment, except monitors.   Up to 60 tons of discarded electronic equipment are processed weekly, earning them three quarter of a million annually.   However, this training is expensive, and they do rely on some government assistance.

A very high percentage of the students have been removed from school, are active criminals, are without work experience, and without any support system ,or home address.   Teaching these youngsters a skill gives them a chance in life that they otherwise would never have had.   Many have returned to school.

The students get training in supervisory skills, group, as well as individual counselling, and first aid training.   A 'Senior Mentoring Program' has been develloped, and the students respect seniors and perform well with them.   Helping, and working in the community gives the students confidence to move forward.   These students worked long hours, cleaning up after the Rotary Rib Fest.

 The students have restored 15,000 computers and have sent them to Haiti, Nicaragua, and other third world countries.   A bottle recycling undertaking went so well that they ran out of bottles.   Recently, the Catholic School Board offered them acreage, on which to grow corn for bio-fuel.  Proceeds from this project will go to a trust fund for some future endeavour.

What a delightful, positive rendition of how dedicated and caring people/teachers can turn our lost youth into good, productive citizens.

Robert Eamer, one of our newest members, and former Rotarian, has had an interesting career with the OPP over 36 years, and today he shared some tidbits with us.   Robert retired as Chief Supt., Regional Commander for Eastern Ontario.   During his career he met interesting (sometimes dangerous) challenges, as Forensic Officer, setting up Automated Fingerprinting, Planning of Police Training etc.   As an Explosive Disposal Technician, Robert learned how to build bombs, before he could learn how to safely dismantle them. 

As a former Rotarian, Robert has served in several Eastern Clubs.   While at the Cataraqui - Kingston Club, he was awarded the Rotarian of the Year Award for initiating the Rotary Christmas Auction.  He also served as President of the club from 2001-2002, and became a Paul Harris Fellow in 2004.

 In his retirement days, Robert is still active in many organizations, both inside and outside policing.   Robert is also a Founding Director of the OPP Youth Foundation,  for which he clearly displayed much love and enthusiasm.

 Thanks to his wife, Rose, who has given Robert three daughters and several grand children,(some of whom live in this area) Robert was drawn to Fonthill and our Rotary Club.   We are happy and thankful to have you among us, Robert!

The Four-Way Test

 The Four-Way Test, a code of ethics was adopted by Rotary in 1943. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:

Of the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?