| May 18, 2013 A team of 12 Rotarians, including Al MacLean, participated in the completion of a primary school building in the rural area outside the town of Zomba, Malawi. This school complex of four buildings has been an ongoing project by Rtns over the past few years. The school serves 850 rural village childern grades 1 through 7 and with this expansion should become a full primary school next fall when it includes grade 8. Just five years ago the children sat on the ground learning under the trees and now all are in classrooms. |
| May 14, 2013 Scholarship and Citizenship Award winners from three local high schools talked of their experiences and future aspirations as well as expressing their gratitude to the Club. In addition the students who attended the recent three day Camp Enterprise at UTM talked entusiastically about what they felt was a great business learning experience, and they too thanked the Club for sponsoring them |
| May 11, 2013 Two Rtns walked the mile along Lakeshore Rd. Anil looked resplendent wearing his red shoes accompanied by Chris who carried his shoes, wanting to walk another day for any reason. Moral support came from Rtns. Liz, Fred and Dick as well as Anil's family. Anil was very successful in getting pledges and the Club contributed as well. Armagh House is one of the community service areas that the Club has supported by both monthly work details and financial help. |
| May 07, 2013 Meaghan Stovell McKnight, in her presentation reminded the Club of the previous contributions that the Club has made over the years. |
| May 05, 2013 Just as the marathon is an annual event, so it is an annual activity for the Club and local students to assist at the refreshment station known as "The Wall" (32 km. distance) on Lakeshore Rd near Bexhill. |
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"The club fellowship and meal were very good and the guest speaker was Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar Rachel Yordy. She supported our RI President Tanaka's belief on how "Peace through service brings out the best in us".
Rachel spoke about her work project experience in remote places such as Ethiopia and Afghanistan and although you knew she was working within poor and oppressive situations, there was no bitterness or anger expressed. Instead, she related how she learned from the people she met living in these circumstances and you could sense the passion she has for peace & conflict issues. It is exciting to think that there may be a Canadian Rotary Peace Centre established soon at the University of Waterloo." Lana Burchett, RC of M.
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| Apr 12, 2013 Completing the series of six shows, "The Real World of Fiji" was enjoyed by a few hundred attendees at Port Credit S.S. auditorium. Plans are well underway for next season as the six shows have been selected. This series is a joint venture between two Rotary clubs - Mississsauga West and Mississauga Lakeshore |
| Apr 09, 2013 Fred and Liz Durdan, on the eve of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, were recipients of Major Donor status pins as well as an engraved glass award from TRF.. |
| Apr 09, 2013 Jack Scoffield received the Paul Harris Fellow award for his continued financial contributions to TRF |
| Apr 02, 2013 Michele Laddaga, with a classification of "Process Engineer", was inducted to the club. |
| Apr 02, 2013 Shohreh Amin received the Paul Harris Fellow Award for her continued financial contributions to TRF.. |
| Apr 02, 2013 Sheridan College had its initial start in the Lorne Park area before being moved to an Oakville campus. Since then new campuses have grown in both Brampton and Mississauga. Dr Jeff Zabudsky reviewed the program evolution and where he sees the future for this college and its continuing links to the local university |