OCTOBER 2025 NEWSLETTER - ROTARY CLUB OF SARNIA

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Rotary Year 2025-26

Rotary International President, Francesco Arezzo (Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy) District Governor Jeff Ferweda, (Rotary Club of Genessee Valley, MI) Club President, Kurtis Lush

District website: https://rotary6330.org/ Club website: https://www.rotarysarnia.com/ Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofsarniaontario

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Rotary Calendar and Themes Club Mission & Vision statements Coming Events OCTOBER MESSAGE – RI President Francesco Arezzo OCTOBER MESSAGE – Rotary Foundation Chair Holger Knaack RI PRESIDENT-ELECT ANNOUNCED – “Yinka” Babalola OCTOBER FOCUS – Community Economic Development Focus Stories INSPIRATION INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS of Rotarians D6330 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE POLIO THIS WEEK

POLIOPLUS WORLD POLIO DAY – October 24 UNITED NATIONS DAYS

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CLUB NEWS Do you need a make-up? + our 2024-25 Club President Kurtis CLUB ACTIVITIES & HISTORY PATHWAYS HEALTH CENTRE HIGHLIGHT - This month - Rotarian Jamie THREE FIRES CONFEDERACY CLUB MEETINGS – September 9, 16, 20, 23 COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION ROTARIAN MINUTE – Council on Legislation REASONS TO CONSIDER ROTARY BRIEF HISTORY OF PANCAKE BREAKFAST (Bill Hoad) OUR CLUB’S MARATHONER – Rotarian Pat Cranston MANLEY’S CELEBRATES 125 YEARS OBJECT OF ROTARY & ROTARY’S CODE OF CONDUCT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENT – Diveheart Program & Mini Forests

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BACK PAGES Four-Way Test Humour Passing of former RI President-elect – Sangkoo Yun Honouring 98 years of service and counting Community Service …just the beginning

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The Calendar below shows Rotary’s 2025-26 monthly themes.

ROTARY CALENDAR and THEMES Month July August September October November December January February March April May June

Theme Maternal and Child Health Membership and New Club Development Basic Education and Literacy Community Economic Development The Rotary Foundation Disease Prevention and Treatment Vocational Service Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Environment Youth Service Rotary Fellowships

Click the flags below to listen to the respective national anthems.

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LEARN ABOUT ROTARY CLUB OF SARNIA

Take the time to view a short video on Rotary’s Areas of Focus – Click here!

Click here to view a short and fun video of our RI President

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MONTH OF OCTOBER Rotary’s Focus on Community Economic Development CLUB SOUP KITCHEN MEAL AT THE INN Friday, October 3 WORLD POLIO DAY OCTOBER 24

CANVASSING AND COLLECTION OF

ROTARY AUCTION PRIZES CONTINUES… ROTARY AUCTION GOES LIVE November 10 to 16 CLUB SOUP KITCHEN MEAL AT THE INN Friday, December 5 Rotary Anthem Right click here to open the link and listen to the Rotary Anthem!

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THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT OCTOBER MESSAGE 2025 What community-led development looks like October is Rotary’s Community Economic Development Month, a time to spotlight our efforts to help communities build thriving, sustainable future.

This month’s observance aligns perfectly with the Rotary core value of leadership.

Leadership means empowering people to guide their own progress. That is precisely what Rotary’s economic development projects aim to achieve.

Take, for example, a recent initiative in southern India in which Rotary members unlocked the power of women of the Adivasi tribal groups through sewing training to earn a living and regain social inclusion. Historically, widows and abandoned women in this region lose social standing and are shunned by society or blamed for their misfortunes. Opportunities to support themselves or obtain training are minimal.

This year, The Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, partnered with clubs in Districts 3203 and 3234 in India – and with the Indian organization Sevalaya Trust – to provide sewing machines and training to 80 Adivasi women. They learned to stitch saree blouses, kurta tunics, and salwar suits, enabling them to support themselves and their families. Each woman received a certificate for completing the program and the sewingmachine provided offered free long-term maintenance for the machines. The project offered vital income and dignity to women ostracized by society after widowhood.

This story is one example of Rotary leadership in action: local people guiding solutions that address their community needs. Our role is not to deliver charity or to impose outside models, but to foster self-reliance by investing in leadership, skills, and sustainable enterprise.

This October, I invite Rotary members worldwide to reflect on economic leadership in their communities. Who is stepping forward to lead local economic initiatives? Where is there untapped talent that could be supported with training or mentorship? How can your club catalyze opportunity through partnerships with local businesses, vocational schools, or savings groups?

Leadership is not always about being visible. Sometimes it means listening, working collaboratively, and amplifying the voices of others. That approach lies at the heart of Rotary’s philosophy and our lasting impact on economic development.

By building capacity – whether through microcredit groups, vocational training workshops, or entrepreneurship programs – we enable communities to lead their own transformation. When people take ownership of their progress, change becomes sustainable.

Let us lead with good intention and provide support with heart. By nurturing local leadership, we can create opportunities that ripple through communities, empowering individuals, families, and societies.

Together, we can support economies that work for everyone and enact community development projects that last

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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION TRUSTEE CHAIR MESSAGE OCTOBER 2025 Born of Friendship Friendship in Rotary often bears fruit that can change the world. When I was Rotary president-elect, I served on the Board of Directors alongside then-Vice President Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola from Nigeria. My wife, Susanne, spent time with Yinka’s wife, Preba “Precy” Babalola. Yinka and Precy support The Rotary Foundation, not only as Arch Klumph Society members, Benefactors, and Major Donors, but also as Rotary members who are deeply involved in Foundation projects.

Susanne and Precy’s friendship led to their clubs joining forces. For October, as Rotary marks Community Economic Development Month, I thought Precy Babalola could best capture the impact of their collaboration in her own words:

“Obuama, Nigeria, was hit hard by COVID-19. Many families, especially women and young adults, were left without stable income or opportunity. The community urgently needed practical support and long-term solutions.

My club, the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt Passport, decided to respond. We partnered with the Rotary E-Club of Hamburg-Connect and our districts to launch a global grant project focused on empowering people with skills that restore hope and dignity.

Over 250 women and young adults were trained in farming fish, poultry, and snails as well as bead-making.

Local facilitators led hands-on workshops, equipping participants with skills to start enterprises.

Families are now generating income and mothers can send their children to school. Youths are earning, teaching others, and contributing to the local economy.

Women, once stuck, are now leading their own businesses, training others, and finding a new sense of purpose.

The project continues to ripple, creating not just jobs but confident community leaders.”

This is what change looks like when dedicated Rotarians work together with the support of The Rotary Foundation.

Community economic development is an area of powerful projects for many reasons. We have experts in our clubs who know how businesses can strengthen their local economy. Such projects can be adapted nearly anywhere and often show early signs of success.

Our Foundation, too, provides the expertise of an engaged professional staff and the Cadre of Technical Advisers.

What began as dinner conversation led to a lifechanging global grant. Isn’t it remarkable that in Rotary, the friendships we make can create opportunities that transform lives for generations?

HOLGER KNAACK Foundation Trustee Chair, 2025-26

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Olayinka Hakeem Babalola selected to be 2026-27 Rotary International President LATE-BREAKING NEWS! Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria, has been selected by the Board of Directors to become Rotary International’s president for 2026-27.

His term will begin on 1 July 2026.

The Board, guided by the RI code of policies, conducted a special session to select the organization’s leader after the resignation of RI President-elect SangKoo Yun, who decided to step back from his Rotary responsibilities and focus on his recovery from recent cancer treatment.

Babalola began his Rotary journey in 1988 as a Rotaractor. He joined the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi six years later. His leadership roles include serving as district governor (2011-12), RI vice president (2019-20), and member of the RI Board (2018-20).

He was also an active leader and participant in RI committees such as the End Polio Now Countdown to History Campaign Committee (2017-23) and the Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee (2013-present, adviser 2016-present).

An attorney, Babalola received a university degree in engineering in 1988. He has worked for 25 years in the oil and gas industry, holding senior positions in Shell PLC and carrying out projects on four continents. He is the founder of two companies: Riviera Services Ltd., an oil and gas infrastructure delivery company, and Lead and Change Consulting, an executive coaching and organizational performance advisory group.

Babalola’s professional affiliations include the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Institute of Safety Professionals, and the Association of Change Management Practitioners. He is a member of Jericho Business Club, an organization in his home city that provides input to governments on economic and social policy.

Babalola and his wife, Preba, live in the city of Port Harcourt. He supports The Rotary Foundation with a named endowment and as an Arch Klumph Society member. A trustee of ShelterBox UK and director of the Safe Blood Africa project, he is a recipient of the Africa Centennial Heroes Award, the Regional Service Award for a PolioFree World, the RI Service Above Self Award, and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service.

The president of Rotary International serves a one-year term, presiding over the Board of Directors and providing inspirational leadership for the organization. As the spokesperson for the global network, the president visits clubs around the world to promote Rotary's values and represent the organization at major events. Rotary chooses its president from members who have demonstrated extensive leadership experience within Rotary, including service as a club president, district governor, and member of the Board.

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ROTARY’S OCTOBER FOCUS – ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Rotary’s theme for October focuses on Economic and Community Development, reminding us of the importance of creating sustainable opportunities for people to build better lives.

Around the world, Rotary supports initiatives that strengthen local economies, foster entrepreneurship, and encourage growth through education and training.

Microfinance projects are a key part of this work—small loans and financial tools that empower individuals, especially women, to start businesses, support their families, and uplift entire communities. By investing in people, Rotary helps break the cycle of poverty and builds lasting resilience.

This month also highlights World Polio Day on October 24, when Rotary members across the globe come together to raise awareness and funds for the final push to eradicate polio. Our work in economic development goes hand in hand with our efforts to end polio—both aim to give every child, every family, and every community the chance to thrive. October is a time to celebrate progress, inspire action, and commit ourselves to helping communities achieve dignity and self-sufficiency.

In September, we reflected on Basic Education & Literacy—the foundation of opportunity. From tutoring to book drives, Rotarians help people unlock the world through words.

October invites Economic & Community Development—turning skills into livelihoods. And right in the middle is World Polio Day on October 24. It’s our reminder that healthy children become thriving students, and thriving students become community builders.

If you can, plan a small awareness moment, share Rotary’s End Polio Now message, or make a gift to PolioPlus.

Education, livelihoods, and polio eradication—three threads, one Rotary tapestry.

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Microfinance & Empowerment. Mary in Kenya. Mary, a determined wife and mother, is raising four children with her supportive husband. Although the children range from teenagers to grown adults, Mary continues to focus on providing them with stability and opportunities.

She runs a small but lively business selling secondhand clothes, locally known as mitumba, which offers affordable options for her community. Mary enjoys her trade, especially when helping clients find the perfect fit at a bargain.

With this support, she plans to expand her stock of clothes like jackets, sweaters, dresses and skirts, to attract more customers and reinvest profits into her venture.

Delia B. Rodelas, past president of the Rotary Club of Metro San Pedro, plants a tree during the kick-off of the Rise Up for Sierra Madre project, which aims to reforest 20 hectares of the Sierra Madre mountains in Laguna, Philippines. (Source) Community Growth. Imagine stepping outside to breathe crisp air, drinking pure water, or eating a delicious, healthy meal. These essentials are at risk due to environmental challenges, but Rotary members are stepping up to protect them. (Source) Rotary & Polio. A safer generation of oral polio vaccines brings renewed hope for eradicating polio around the world.

Highlights • The novel oral polio vaccines nOPV1 and nOPV3 triggered strong immunity and had mostly mild side effects in adults • New vaccines are more genetically stable than older versions, lowering the risk of vaccine-related outbreaks • Phase 2 trials are moving forward, bringing us closer to ending polio for good

Education, collaboration, training, community development

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ROTARY INSPIRATION Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Peace Prize laureate, pioneer of microfinance): “Once poverty is gone, we’ll need to build museums to display its horrors. Until then, every person is responsible for ending it.” → A challenge to Rotarians to use service and innovation to lift others up.

Paul Harris (Rotary founder): “Friendship was the foundation rock on which Rotary was built and tolerance is the element which holds it together.” → A reminder that strong communities are built on relationships and understanding.

Happy thoughts •

The world always looks brighter when we remember that even the smallest kindness can ripple outward.

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Sunrises happen every single day, whether or not we stop to watch them.

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Laughter is proof that joy can bubble up even in the middle of ordinary moments.

Click this link to listen to a lovely inspirational song!

This is My Wish – Peace on Earth! (..by Voctave)

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NEWS & INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO ROTARIANS INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A ROTARIAN …as written in the ABCs of Rotary by Clifford L. Dochterman, RI President 1992-93

As an international organization, Rotary offers each member unique opportunities and responsibilities. Although each Rotarian has first responsibility to uphold the obligations of citizenship of his or her own country, membership in Rotary enables Rotarians to take a somewhat different view of international affairs.

In the early 1950s a Rotary philosophy was adopted to describe how a Rotarian may think on a global basis. Here is what it said: "A world-minded Rotarian: * • looks beyond national patriotism and considers himself as sharing responsibility for the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace; • resists any tendency to act in terns of national or racial superiority; • seeks and develops common grounds for agreement with peoples of other lands; • defends the rule of law and order to preserve the liberty of the individual so that he may enjoy freedom of thought, speech and assembly, and freedom from persecution, aggression, want and fear; • supports action directed toward improving standards of living for all peoples, realizing that poverty anywhere endangers prosperity everywhere; • upholds the principles of justice for mankind; • strives always to promote peace between nations and prepares to make personal sacrifices for that ideal; • urges and practices a spirit of understanding of every other man's beliefs as a step toward international goodwill, recognizing that there are certain basic moral and spiritual standards which will ensure a richer, fuller life."

That is quite an assignment for any Rotarian to practice in thoughts and actions!

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At the time this philosophy was developed, Rotary was still an all-male organization. Today, the philosophy will include all Rotarians - men and women.

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INTERNATIONAL WORK – Do you have an interest?

If so, this information is for you!

There are numerous ways to partner with others and work together to accomplish great things internationally. You DO NOT need to be an expert. You simply need an interest in international work. Read below to find ways to get involved.

The District International Service Committee has now been in existence for one year. During that time, members have been busy compiling resources to assist clubs and individuals interested in getting involved with international projects. You can find out more about the committee by clicking here. If you would like to join the committee or want to learn more contact the committee chair, Pat Cavan. patriciacavan@gmail.com Perhaps you do not actually want to write grants, travel or be directly involved with international projects but you or your club would like to financially support projects. You can do so! Click here to find out about Global Grant projects in D6330 seeking funding partners.

Hand Up is simply a group of Rotarians from D6330 who have an interest in international work. The committee has been in existence for over 30 years and annually completes Global Grant projects, initially in Cameroon and now in Guatemala. They are currently writing a Global Grant application for an Agroecological Vegetable Project in Santa Cruz la Laguna.

Active projects are in the areas of Basic Education and Literacy, Water and Sanitation and Economic Development. They are a busy group routinely managing 4 or 5 Global Grant projects at a time and some members choose to visit the project sites in Guatemala. To learn more about Hand Up click here. If you would like to join the committee or want to learn more contact the committee chair, Nancy Ottewell. nottewell@gmail.com Project Fairs take place in different countries around the world to promote the need for partnerships for Global Grants to become funded. For example, the Colombian Project Fair takes place every year at the end of January. It brings the 2 Colombian Districts together for 3 days allowing clubs in both districts to present projects for which they are seeking international partners to help fund their Global Grant applications. Over the course of the 3 days participants hear about 40 - 50 projects seeking funding. There are also social and cultural activities intertwined with the presentations. To learn more about upcoming Project Fairs click here. If you would like to learn more contact Joan Fisher. sinkpolio@rogers.com D6330 also has Inter Country Committees with both South Africa and Colombia. Members share information, discuss needs and plan project partnerships. To learn more about Inter Country Committees contact Carolyn Herrick for the South Africa Committee carolyn.m.herrick@gmail.com or Joan Fisher for the Colombia Committee. sinkpolio@rogers.com Please let me know if I can assist in any way.

Yours in Rotary, Pat Cavan District International Service Chair 519-373-1087 patriciacavan@gmail.com Pat Cavan October 2025 – RC of Sarnia

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Summary of new polioviruses this week, cases and positive environmental isolates: • • •

Afghanistan: 12 WPV1- positive environmental samples Algeria: one cVDPV1 case, one cVDPV1-positive environmental sample, and one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample Yemen: six cVDPV2-positive environmental samples

For details on the 2024 estimates and what they tell us about immunization globally, read the WHO-UNICEF press release and explore the WHO Immunization Data Portal

Reemergence of Polio in Gaza Here’s How Global Humanitarian Organizations Responded Author: Jacky Habib July 17, 2025

Every morning, past dawn, for 12 consecutive days, the bombs stopped falling in Gaza — not permanently, just until the late afternoon. This staggered humanitarian pause, negotiated by leading health organizations, enabled health workers to fan out across Gaza — moving through displacement camps and communities amid the rubble. Carrying coolers of polio vaccines, teams navigated damaged roads and makeshift shelters to reach as many children as possible within the fragile daily window they were given.

Click here to read the rest of the article.

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SUPPORT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

THE POLIOPLUS SOCIETY Join the PolioPlus Society in District 6330.

Donations are matched annually 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation up to US$50 million, generating a potential total of US$150 million toward polio eradication.

Raise awareness in your community by planning events or projects that support the fight against polio.

Visit endpolio.org to find the latest information and tools to help you share the story of our fight against polio and raise support.

Ending this disease forever remains our top humanitarian priority and needs our full commitment.

How can you take action?

Donate to End Polio.

Visit the PolioPlus Society Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/polioplussociety

Click here to view a short video and learn more about GAVI – The Vaccine Alliance.

One of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind.

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WORLD POLIO DAY 2025

In our increasingly complex geopolitical and social environment, it’s more important than ever for Rotary members to remember the promise we made to the children of the world, to eradicate polio.

On 24 October, World Polio Day, we’ll join with our partners, frontline health workers, polio survivors, public health advocates, and others to remind everyone that eradicating polio not only is possible but also is a promise we intend to keep.

As your club begins planning its World Polio Day activities, be sure to visit the Brand Center to get a wide variety of polio-related resources. And don’t forget to register your club’s participation!

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INTERNATIONAL DATES TO NOTE (plus links)

October Rotary’s Focus – Economic & Community Development

Sunday, October 5 World Teachers’ Day Monday, October 6 World Habitat Day Friday, October 10 World Mental Health Day Saturday, October 11 International Day of the Girl Child Sunday, October 12 World Migratory Bird Day Thursday, October 16 World Food Day Friday, October 17 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Friday, October 24 United Nations Day World Polio Day Friday, October 24 to Friday, October 30 Disarmament Week Wednesday, October 29 International Day of Care and Support

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Do you need a make-up? missed meetings?

To learn about other Rotary clubs?

All Rotarians are encouraged to join local (and other) clubs to learn more about Rotary, get to know other Rotarians, gain a new perspective and appreciation for Rotary and Rotarians. Here is a list of online clubs where you can earn a make-up along with learning a whole lot more about Rotary! Why not visit them all?

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Rotary E-Club of Canada One – Rotary On Demand, Where you want, When you want!

Rotary Club of One World Rotary E-Club of World Peace Click here to attend this week’s posted meeting of E-Club of Canada One. These meetings are posted online and available 24/7!

Club President for 2025-26 – Kurtis Lush

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The hat is ready for our 100th President. The Rotary Club of Sarnia will celebrate 100 years in 2028. The club already has a hat ready for that special President who will lead the club during the celebrations of our 100th year of service to the community of Sarnia. Shown displaying the 100th Presidential Hat are past president, Mark Taylor (#96), immediate past president, Jamie Pole (#97), current president Kurtis Lush (#98) and current vice-president Joe Cebulski (#99), who also is the designated caretaker of the prized (#100) hat until that person is chosen later by the members. Special celebrations and projects will take place during 2028.

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NEWS & INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO CLUB MEMBERS

Get involved! Join us!

Pathways therapeutic pool receives $180,000 from Rotary Club of Sarnia The Rotary Club of Sarnia Charitable Foundation has made a significant $180,000 donation to the Pathways Health Centre for Children, fulfilling a long-term pledge to support the city's only therapeutic pool.

(Journal Staff)

The cheque was presented at the Pathways Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2025, by Rotary Club of Sarnia President Jamie Pole and Rotary Foundation President Mark Taylor.

The donation represents the final three years of a 10-year, $600,000 pledge made in 2018 to support the "Save the Pathways Pool Campaign." That successful campaign raised a total of $1.6 million to completely refurbish Sarnia's only therapeutic pool.

Since renovations were completed in 2021, the pool has seen growing community use, with over 16,000 visits last year.

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The warm-water facility is used by Pathways clients as well as the general community for swim lessons, open swims, and exercise classes for adults and seniors. The pool’s operations do not receive any government funding and are sustained through user fees and grants.

"The Rotary Club of Sarnia has stood beside the mission of Pathways since our beginning - and once again has made known their commitment to supporting children in this community with special needs," said Alison Morrison, Pathways CEO. "We are so grateful to have received their 3 final years of pledge money all in 2025 our 50th anniversary year!"

The partnership between the two organizations is foundational; the Rotary Club of Sarnia was instrumental in the Centre's opening in 1975, having secured the land and leasing it to Pathways for $1 per year, an arrangement still in place today.

The club also provided significant support when the therapeutic pool initially opened in 1987.

In recognition of the long-standing support, a sign has been installed naming the facility "The Rotary Club of Sarnia Aquatic Centre."

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WHY JOIN ROTARY? WHO NEEDS ROTARY? Rotarian Jamie Pole – a little Rotary history This month, the spotlight is on Rotarian Jamie, who has been kind enough to provide a little insight into his longtime Rotary history – always reminding us why someone should become a member of Rotary.

Hi Jamie! How did you get involved with Rotary?

I was chosen to attend a Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders while I was in high school — a few years ago now — in Glencoe, Ontario. That experience made me want to join Rotary, because I knew that one day I was going to be in a club.

My father set the example, since he was always doing some kind of community work.

Later on, I even became president of the Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders.

How was Rotary when you first joined, and has it changed much?

When I first joined, some 51 years ago, there were no women in the club — and I honestly don’t know how we ever managed without them. They’ve made such a tremendous contribution!

What have you contributed to Rotary, and what has Rotary contributed to you?

Over the past 51 years, I’ve served as President of four different Rotary clubs, and I’ve also been Chairman of the Paul Harris Society for the last 13 years. Rotary gives me the chance to help others, and that makes me feel good. (And Jamie is always helping others. He just can’t help himself!)

What is your best memory, your feel-good Rotary story?

I think the Rotary Club of Sarnia is a great club, and I’ve been proud to belong here for the past 22 years. Before that, I was president of the Rotary Clubs of Renfrew, Forest, Marine City (Michigan), and Sarnia.

I’ve also had the chance to visit clubs all around the world — something we used to do more often in the past.

I’ve been to meetings in the U.K. and Bangkok, Thailand. Once, in Frankfurt, Germany, I even ran a meeting of the Rotary Club — the only meeting they ever held in English! � Here’s the story: I was at the Printing Convention in Frankfurt, Germany, which is held in the biggest convention centre in the world — 13 halls in total. They always hold a Rotary meeting when there’s a big convention.

About 100 people showed up, but the local organizers forgot to come! So, I took over. The room was filled with Rotarians from all over the world. We ended up talking about our best Rotary projects, and we ran the whole meeting in English. It was an unforgettable experience. …continued on next page

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What advice would you give to new Rotarians?

Get yourself a job in the club. You’ll really enjoy it, and it will make you feel great!

But I also believe it’s the responsibility of sponsors to make sure new members have a role they can take on with enthusiasm.

Why is Rotary so important to you?

Because I see Rotary doing such great work for people right here in Sarnia and across Lambton County! (And, of course, where was Jamie on Saturday, September 6? Helping out – volunteering - with Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland’s Art in the Park! Volunteering is in Jamie’s blood!)

Thank you, Jamie!

And finally, Jamie needs to be congratulated for his innovative initiative of creating hats for the latest club presidents: #96 Mark Taylor, #97 Jamie Pole, #98 Kurtis Lush, #99 Joe Cebulski, and #100… yet to be revealed!

Jamie must also be commended for his leadership last year in guiding the club to achieve the RI President’s Award of Excellence. Congratulations to all involved in making the Rotary Club of Sarnia a very special club!

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Three Fires Confederacy …were you curious?

The Three Fires Confederacy is an alliance of three closely related Indigenous nations in the Great Lakes region: the Ojibwe (also spelled Chippewa), the Odawa (Ottawa), and the Potawatomi ("potta-wotta-me”).

It is a sacred alliance formed in the early 17th century. These Anishinaabe-speaking peoples share cultural, linguistic, and spiritual traditions and have worked together historically for mutual support, trade, and defense.

Overview of the Three Nations 1. Ojibwe (Chippewa) – "The Older Brother" – The largest of the three; traditionally held roles in spiritual guidance and healing; inhabited areas around Lake Superior, northern Ontario, and parts of the U.S. Midwest.

2. Odawa (Ottawa) – "The Middle Brother" – Known as traders and diplomats; played a central role in facilitating commerce throughout the region; has its cultural and historical roots in the Great Lakes area, spanning regions of present-day Michigan, Wisconsin, Ontario, and adjacent territories.

3. Potawatomi – "The Younger Brother" – Known as the “Keepers of the Fire”; often took on responsibilities for governance and fire-keeping in the Confederacy’s councils; originally resided in southern Michigan, Wisconsin, and northern Indiana.

Purpose and Unity The Three Fires Confederacy functioned as a cultural and political alliance, not a single government. It allowed the three nations to collaborate while maintaining distinct leadership structures. Their unity was guided by mutual respect, shared language roots (Anishinaabemowin), and spiritual traditions, including the Midewiwin society (a traditional spiritual path).

Historical Importance • The Confederacy predates European contact and became especially important during the colonial and fur trade eras.

• Together, they negotiated with Europeans and later the American and Canadian governments.

• They fought together in various conflicts, including against U.S. expansion in the War of 1812, often allied with the British.

Modern Presence Today, members of the Three Fires Confederacy are part of many recognized First Nations and Tribal communities across the U.S. and Canada, including: • In Canada: Wikwemikong, Garden River, and Curve Lake.

• In the U.S.: Tribal nations in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and beyond.

The Confederacy remains a source of cultural pride, identity, and resilience, and its teachings and ceremonies continue to shape Indigenous life and governance today.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy — the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi — who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We recognize their enduring relationship with this land and their ongoing contributions to this region. As a Rotary club committed to service and peace, we honour their traditions, cultures, and calls to action in the spirit of reconciliation.

Sources: Bayfield Historical – Potawatomi Heritage - Wikipedia

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Visit of District 6330 Governor Jeff Ferweda – September 2, 2025 (below DG Jeff and Rotarians Mike Hurry, Kurtis Lush, and Jamie Pole)

On September 9 -

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On September 9, Guest speakers Brenda Lorenz and Jackie Marcoux, from Friends of the St Clair River, gave us an amazing presentation on the great work being done on the St Clair River! Click for the website.

Friends of the St. Clair River (FOSCR) is a volunteer-based registered Canadian charitable organization.

FOSCR works to promote conservation, beautification and environmental restoration projects along the Canadian shore of the St. Clair River. FOSCR was created to assist in the development and implementation of the St. Clair River Area of Concern (AOC) Remedial Action Plan (RAP).

The organization is operated by a Board of Directors which meets quarterly.

Second Annual - Honouring the St. Clair River 2024 Click here to view the video.

Click here to view a short aerial view of the St. Clair River area.

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On September 16, Tracy Pound, Executive Director, Literacy Lambton addressed the club.

Tracy provided the club with details about the various programs offered – mainly to Children but not exclusively. (September is Rotary’s Literacy month – and International Literacy Day is September 8.)

Train Your Brain program This math and language literacy program is free to Gr. 3&4 students. Registration is capped at 25 participants/site. Through the use of play-based activities, children gain confidence, wellness habits, learning tips and practice improving their math and reading skills.

Location and availability vary throughout Lambton County over the year. Each Winter, Spring and Fall Session runs for 8 weeks.

Each program is staffed by a paid Head Coach and volunteer adult along with teenaged Trainers.

Baby Bookworms program This project sees every new baby born at Bluewater Health gifted with a welcome. The Bluewater Health Maternal Infant Child nursing team places a handmade tote of books, tips and community resources inside each hospital crib.

Give-A-Book program Help promote a child’s love of reading by donating a new book to our Christmas campaign. All books go to a baby, child or youth in Sarnia-Lambton. Give a Book 2024 resulted in 4,680 new books donated through 38 frontline partners Summer Reading Buddies at the Sarnia Public Library downtown. Please contact admin@literacylambton.org.

Save the Date Family Literacy Day January 27 annually Click here to learn more.

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Rotary Club of Sarnia Community Donation – to young people at Northern Collegiate For almost 100 years, the Rotary Club of Sarnia has assisted children and youth in Sarnia-Lambton. Here we have the Wrestling Team at Northern Collegiate (NCIVS) gathered on shiny new professional wrestling matts that were acquired with funding partially provided by the Rotary Club of Sarnia.

The mats are now in use at school wrestling competitions at venues throughout the city. (Source)

On September 20, several members and friends (14) of the Sarnia club participated in a sponsored beach cleanup – including new club member Dave Rushton, shown below with grandson Aiden

A welcome introduction to Rotary in Sarnia!! .

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And on September 23, 2025 Speakers today were Mark Braet, Chair, CEEH Foundation & Bob DeRaad, VP Operations, Bluewater Health: Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital redevelopment.

Mark and Bob from Petrolia updated the club on the CEEH Foundation and planned renovations to the CEEH Emergency ward. Very interesting and informative presentations by both gentlemen!

Mark Braet

Bob DeRaad

Because Mark is a Rotarian, member of the RC of Petrolia, mention was made of the Hallowe’en display by the Rotary Club, located beside the Victoria Playhouse. Wow! What a showstopper!

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Click here or the graphic below left to read and learn more about the CEEH Foundation.

Click here or the graphic below right to learn more about the Dream Home Lottery.

It should be noted that the Dream Home Lottery proceeds are split between both Bluewater Health and the CEEH Foundation – so it’s a win-win for the community!

If you’re interested in the fascinating local history of Jacob Englehart and Charlotte Eleanor, click the links below. Did you know that Jacob Englehart was one of Imperial Oil’s founding fathers, and in 1906, he became Chairman for the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway! https://www.petroliaheritage.com/cee.html https://www.lambtonmuseums.ca/en/oil-museum-of-canada/jacob-_jake_-lewis-englehart.aspx https://www.lambtonmuseums.ca/en/lambton-heritage-museum/charlotte-eleanor-englehart.aspx https://www.petroliaheritage.com/jake_charlotte.htm https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jacob-lewis-englehart

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2025 COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL REPORT OF ACTION 13-17 April 2025 | Chicago, Illinois, USA For those unfamiliar with the Council on Legislation – The Rotary Council on Legislation is Rotary International’s primary law-making body.

Meeting every three years, it brings together representatives from all Rotary districts around the world to review and vote on proposed enactments that can amend Rotary’s governing documents (such as the Constitution, Bylaws, and Standard Club Constitution).

The most recent Council met 13 to 17 April 2025.

The Council serves as Rotary’s “parliament,” shaping the policies, rules, and procedures that guide Rotary clubs and districts worldwide. Its decisions ensure that Rotary remains both rooted in its traditions and responsive to the changing needs of members and communities.

86 enactments were transmitted to the COL. • •

The Council adopted 31 enactments, including one item that was adopted during vetting ahead of the COL. The Council rejected 37 proposals, 11 proposals were withdrawn from consideration, four items were referred to the RI Board, and three items were postponed indefinitely.

Of the 31 adopted enactments, five were adopted with amendments, which are noted in the report with an asterisk (*). Legislation takes effect on 1 July 2025, unless otherwise noted in the item of legislation.

Click here for the report.

It’s very interesting!

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The Rotarian Minute is a creation of District 1700. Please send any comments or suggestons to laminute1700@gmail.com.

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MY WHY IN ROTARY …District Governor Jeff Ferweda believes it’s important to know/understand WHY you are in Rotary.

Here are some reasons to consider Rotary just makes people better —the friendships, ideas, and energy we find through Rotary inspire us every day — and give us a special purpose that makes us all better. Consider the Four-Way Test!

The members of the Rotary Club of Sarnia continually amaze with their creativity, innovations, and commitment to making our community stronger. The signature projects – The Rotary Auction along with Pancakes under the Bridge – are both outstanding community projects which are superbly supported every year! Click here to view a short 2025 video of the Pancake Breakfast!

The Rotary Club of Sarnia is a well-oiled machine, filled with hard-working and caring individuals who want to find their niche, coming up with ideas and then following them through to a perfect conclusion.

The other Rotary clubs in Sarnia are cut from the same cloth — filled with purpose and dedicated to excellent projects that bring those purposes to life. Consider this month’s Art in the Park planned and hosted by the Rotary Club of Bluewaterland! Or the long-standing Annual Charity Trivia Night hosted by the Rotary Club of Sarnia-Lambton After Hours. These projects put Sarnia and Rotary “on the map”!!

The world over, Rotary clubs of every size work with the same spirit — devoted friends and neighbours creating lasting, positive change.

With Rotary, we all find inspiration, we all have something to contribute, and together we are so much better.

We all need something — an idea, an inspiration, a purpose — to lead us forward. Rotary offers us that purpose and expands it outward, multiplying it for the good of our communities and our world.

Rotary has 5 areas of service – and it’s here you can find your niche • • • • •

Club service Vocational service Community service International service New Generations (Youth) service

There is a place for every one of us to serve!

As others have said: •

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

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“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” — Ryunosuke Satoro

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A BIT OF HISTORY ABOUT THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST! From Bill Hoad – “2018 was #37 so I guess #1 was 1981.”

And in 2025, this must have been Year No. 44 (minus the hiatus for Covid??) – Anyway, it’s a long time!

My recollection is we were set up on the south side of the bridge and at that time there was only one bridge.

I remember they had a generator and were trying to make coffee a 100' away using an extension cord. But the coffee was not getting hot. I explained to them the extension cords were the problem so they brought the coffee percs to the generator and got hot coffee quickly.

I also remember some helpful soul parked his car on the garden hose and this interfered with making pancakes.

(Back then the sister ship to the SS Noronic stopped in Sarnia to pick up and drop off passengers and there was a laundry building in the area of our breakfast. For the story of the Noronic, click here. It’s Toronto's Worst disaster - The burning of the SS Noronic.)

I don't know what we were cooking the pancakes on initially, but we bought 5 new griddles (not grills!!) and we are still using them.

I don't have any recollection of activities in cooking, dispensing, and table setup or any of that stuff or getting all the necessary supplies to the site but I got more involved in later years.

Sorry that's all I have – unless you want an outline of what goes into preparation so that at 7:00 a.m. on race morning we are ready to serve. -- Bill Click here to view a short video of this year’s Pancake Breakfast.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ROTARIAN PAT CRANSTON – of the Rotary Club of Sarnia!

Berlin 2025 ♥ While Harry Styles and Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe dominated the post-race Berlin Marathon headlines, less attention has been given to the more than 1,000 Canadians who travelled to the German capital to chase personal bests or check off another race in their Abbott World Marathon Majors challenges. Warm European temperatures made conditions tough, but Canadian runners still posted strong results on Berlin’s famously fast, flat course.

16 Canadian marathoners cracked the top 20 in their respective age groups!

♥

Story by Marley Dickinson – published September 22, 2025

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MANLEY’S CELEBRATES 125 YEARS IN BUSINESS – SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 A very limited (last-minute) Rotary collage

What a fun fun get-together! Lots to see both inside and outside at Manley’s!

Kudos to Carolyn and the entire Manley’s staff!

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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION (TRF) Donations Are Important!

Clubs must qualify first! The Rotary Foundation requires Clubs that want to participate in the District Grants program to qualify. To qualify, the club must: • • •

Be in good standing May not have any grant reporting that is overdue Have at least 2 members complete the District’s Qualification Training course and quiz The Certification is valid for One Rotary Year only!

Clubs must be re-certified for each Rotary Year.

Rotary Foundation Grants – There are two kinds of grants.

-Global Grants and District Grants:

Global Grants • Must be in (at least) one of Rotary's Areas Of Focus • Must be International projects involving at least 2 clubs in 2 different countries. One of these clubs is the "host" club - the club where the project will take place. The other is the "international partner" - the club that provides funding and possibly some expertise to help implement the project.

• Must have a minimum budget of USD $30,000 • Club funds are supplemented by the District Designated Funds as, and if, available • Funds donated to the project from District Designated Funds are supplemented by The Rotary Foundation (World Fund) to fund these grants.

District Grants • May be local or international in scope.

• Are usually smaller in scale. There is no minimum budget requirement.

• Will usually involve active participation by Rotarians.

• District 6330 clubs may apply for more than one District Grant in a single Rotary year, but are limited to a maximum of USD $3,000 per year in District Grant funding.

• Projects must be started and completed within one Rotary year - July 1 to June 30 of the next year.

Ready to Apply for A Grant? Will it be a District or a Global Grant?

3 simple questions to help you decide: •

Is the project in one of the areas of focus? – No? Consider applying for a District Grant.

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Is the project between Clubs/Districts in separate countries? – No? Consider a District Grant.

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Is the total budget for the project less than USD $30,000? – No? Consider applying for a District Grant.

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If you answer YES to all the above, consider applying for a Global Grant.

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The Environment – Rotary’s 7th Area of Focus Another reason to save our Environment

Our oceans are vital for cleaning our planet’s air, stabilizing climate, supporting biodiversity, and sustaining global livelihoods—yet they face dire threats like pollution, overfishing, acidification, and habitat loss.

Rotary International, through its environmental focus and global network, is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change. For example, Rotary-supported projects can fund community-driven coastal cleanups, educate on sustainable fishing practices, or advocate for marine conservation policies, helping mitigate key global challenges like plastic pollution and coral degradation.

A beautiful example of Rotary’s impact is the Diveheart program, highlighted in a recent Rotary Magazine feature, “Divers with Disabilities Find Peace in Deep Water.” (Source) Diveheart was launched by a dedicated Rotarian to bring “scuba therapy” to individuals with disabilities, offering them a transformative experience of weightlessness and empowerment in the water. The program underscores Rotary’s values of inclusion and service above self—beyond physical healing, it reshapes identities: no longer “Johnny in a wheelchair,” but “Johnny the scuba diver.” (Source) By supporting initiatives like Diveheart, Rotary not only advances individual well-being but also strengthens human connection to the world’s waters—cultivating respect, advocacy, and stewardship. When people feel a personal bond with the ocean—especially through such empowering programs—they’re more likely to champion its protection.

In brief: Our oceans are essential to life and especially vulnerable at the moment. Rotary can address these threats through hands-on environmental action, education, and by inspiring deeper human connection to the seas.

Diveheart exemplifies this beautifully—leveraging Rotary’s network to empower individuals while deepening our collective relationship with the ocean.

Click here to view a short video on the Diveheart program.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS – By sequestering carbon, boosting biodiversity, improving air quality, and reducing urban temperatures, mini forests offer a low-cost, high-impact solution for local and global environmental challenges.

MINI FORESTS also known as "pocket forests" or "Miyawaki forests," are small, densely planted areas of native trees and shrubs designed to grow quickly and mimic the structure of natural forests. They can significantly impact the climate and environment in several ways: 1.

Carbon Sequestration Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, storing carbon in their biomass and soil. Even small forests can sequester a meaningful amount of carbon, contributing to climate change mitigation.

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Increased Biodiversity Mini forests provide habitats for local wildlife, supporting biodiversity even in urban areas. They attract insects, birds, and small mammals, creating micro-ecosystems that improve ecological balance.

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Enhanced Soil Health The roots of densely planted trees improve soil structure and increase its capacity to retain water and nutrients. This process reduces soil erosion, promotes organic matter buildup, and supports soil microbes, which play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.

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Air Quality Improvement Trees in mini forests can filter pollutants like nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and particulate matter (PM), improving air quality. Leaves trap dust and particulate pollutants, reducing their presence in the air we breathe.

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Cooling Effect (Urban Heat Reduction) Mini forests reduce the "urban heat island" effect by providing shade and through evapotranspiration (the release of water vapor from leaves). This cooling effect can make urban areas more comfortable and reduce the energy demand for air conditioning.

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Increased Resilience to Climate Change These forests improve local water cycles, which can help stabilize temperatures and humidity levels. They also protect against the impact of extreme weather events, as dense root systems improve the land's ability to absorb heavy rainfall and prevent flooding.

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Community Engagement and Education Creating mini forests often involves community engagement, which raises awareness about climate issues and fosters environmental stewardship. It gives people a tangible way to contribute to climate action on a local scale.

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FOR YOUR INTEREST – MINI FORESTS Below is a list of links garnered from the Internet on mini-forests planted in Ontario.

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https://guelph.ca/living/environment/trees/mini-forest-project/

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https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/planting-a-network-of-mini-forests-across-canada/

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https://greencommunitiescanada.org/little-forests-kingston-plants-three-new-mini-forests-at-a-seniorscentre/

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https://trca.ca/news/tiny-forest-the-pocket/

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https://www.uxbridge.ca/en/news/mini-forests-coming-to-uxbridge.aspx

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https://www.oala.ca/ground-57-greening-mini-forests

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https://www.greenbelt.ca/mini_forests

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https://greencommunitiescanada.org/city-of-hamilton-plants-900-trees-and-shrubs-as-a-mini-forest-atjohnson-tew-park/

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https://cvc.ca/news/greening-corporate-grounds-plants-first-mini-forest-in-the-credit-river-watershed/

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ROTARY’S FOUR-WAY TEST A Thoughtful Start to any day � What is the Rotary Four-Way Test?

It's a short ethical guide used by Rotarians worldwide to help evaluate decisions, both personal and professional.

It was created in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor, who later became Rotary International President. Facing financial and moral crisis in his company, he developed this test as a litmus test for integrity and fair conduct.

The test asks four questions of the things we think, say or do: • • • •

Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

It may seem simple, but in a complex world, those questions are anything but easy — and that’s part of their power.

� Why Should We Consider It?

Click the 4-way test above and open the link to hear the Four-Way Test by RC of Saskatoon Nutana.

Because ethics matter — now more than ever.

The Four-Way Test: • • • • •

Brings clarity to grey areas.

Encourages honesty and accountability, not just in public life but in our quiet decisions.

Fosters trust — a commodity that seems scarce in many parts of today’s society.

Helps cultivate respectful dialogue instead of divisiveness.

Serves as a universal framework: it’s non-religious, non-political, and applicable across cultures and professions.

In a world of misinformation, polarization, and moral shortcuts, it gently but firmly asks: “Are we making the right choices for ourselves and for others?”

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� What Does the Four-Way Test Mean in Today’s Context?

In a global landscape marked by challenges — climate change, inequality, misinformation, and conflict — the Four-Way Test is a compass. It reminds us: • • • •

Truth is not just about facts, but integrity.

Fairness challenges us to consider others, not just ourselves.

Goodwill and friendship are the foundations of peace, community, and collaboration.

Benefit to all concerned asks us to be stewards, not just beneficiaries.

In Rotary, it’s more than words. It shapes how Rotarians lead projects, build partnerships, and serve their communities — from clean water initiatives to polio eradication. But beyond Rotary, it’s an invitation to live more ethically and courageously. � Closing Thought The Four-Way Test isn't about being perfect. It's about trying to do the right thing, every day, in big ways and small.

It invites us to pause, reflect, and then act — with conscience, compassion, and courage.

Whether you’re a Rotarian or not, those four questions can light a path through some of life’s murkiest terrain.

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A LITTLE HUMOUR

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SangKoo Yun, former RI president-elect, dies at 75

By Wen Huang 5-Sep-2025 SangKoo Yun, a consummate Rotary leader and businessman who had been selected to be Rotary International's president for 2026-27, died on 5 September, after months of treatment for pancreatic cancer. A member of the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea, Yun resigned as president-elect in August of 2025 to focus on his medical treatment.

"SangKoo's passing is a great loss to the global Rotary family," says RI President Francesco Arezzo. "Yun's vision and contributions to Rotary will continue to inspire and motivate me and others. His legacy lives on in the hearts of Rotary friends and those whose lives were touched by his dedication to Rotary service."

Yun grew up in Seoul, Korea. His father, a prominent political activist, served as the country's president in the early 1960s. Instead of following his father into politics, Yun traveled to the United States after secondary school to pursue his interest in architecture. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture from Syracuse University.

Yun returned to Korea in the late 1980s and founded Dongsuh Corp., which engineers and markets architectural materials. The business flourished during the construction boom before the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. He later started the Youngan Corp., a real estate and investment venture.

"SangKoo was a tremendously genuine and kind person," says Past RI President Stephanie Urchick, who reached out to Yun several years ago after her niece traveled to South Korea as an English teacher. Yun invited Urchick's niece to his home and spent time helping her acclimate to local cultures. "I will never forget his thoughtfulness and friendship", she adds. Many Rotary members recalled similar experiences.

Yun joined Rotary in 1987, when he helped charter the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang. He saw the organization as a professional networking hub to help him become more involved in the community. From the beginning, he worked to promote Rotary Youth Exchange and served on his scholarship committee. These interests evolved into a lifelong passion for service, especially international service.

Yun served for eight years as co-chair of the Keep Mongolia Green Project. The initiative planted windbreak forests in the Gobi Desert to alleviate dust storms, which frequently affected nearby regions of Mongolia, China, and Korea. The project eventually expanded to include strategic orchard plantings in Karakorum, which is now Mongolia's largest green zone. Its success helped inspire the Mongolian government to take further action to counter desertification. Yun received a Friendship Medal from the president of Mongolia for spearheading the innovative project.

"No one thought trees could grow in the desert, but we succeeded," said Yun, who traveled to Mongolia 33 times.

Click here to read the full article.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH THE YEARS Pathways Health Centre for Children (Founder) Bluewater Health – Maternal & Child Health Wing YMCA – Swimming Pool Inn of the Good Shepherd Lambton College St. Joseph’s Hospice Huron House Boys’ Home Community Living, Sarnia Lambton Community Concerns for the Medically Fragile (Standing Oaks Home) Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RLYA) DOW Centre for Children and Youth Big Brothers – Big Sisters Canada Food Grains Scouts Canada – Camp Attawandron Goodwill Industries Rayjon Haiti Project YMCA Youth Scholarship Lambton County Music Festival Awards Family Counselling Centre Access Open Minds Habitat for Humanity Point Edward Minor Hockey Association Junior Achievement Numerous Schools – LKDSB and SCCDSB …and much, much more

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But no -

When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever. In its place is something that you have left behind. Let it be something good.†

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Author unknown

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